There are 6 ways to get from Mwanza to Arusha by plane, bus, train, car, taxi, or shuttle
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Fly to Arusha
best- Fly from Mwanza Airport (MWZ) to Arusha (ARK)plane MWZ - ARK
1h 20m$97–300Train
cheapest- Take the train from Mwanza to Dar es Salaamtrain
- Take the train from Dar es Salaam to Arushatrain
2d 9h$21–43Bus
- Take the bus from Mwanza to Nairobibus
- Take the bus from Nairobi to Arushabus
17h 56m$29Drive 567 km
- Drive from Mwanza to Arushacar 567 km
11h 48m$71–102Fly to Kilimanjaro International Airport, taxi
- Fly from Mwanza Airport (MWZ) to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)plane MWZ - JRO
- Take the taxi from Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) to Arushataxi
2h 31m$101–156Bus, shuttle
- Take the bus from Mwanza to Nairobibus
- Take a shuttle bus from Nairobi to Arusha
19h 7m$45–73
Mwanza Airport (MWZ) to Arusha (ARK) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mwanza to Arusha is to train which costs $20 - $45 and takes 2 days 9h.
The fastest way to get from Mwanza to Arusha is to fly which takes 1h 20m and costs $95 - $300.
No, there is no direct bus from Mwanza to Arusha. However, there are services departing from Mwanza and arriving at Arusha via Nairobi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Mwanza to Arusha. However, there are services departing from Mwanza and arriving at Arusha via Dar es Salaam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 9h.
The distance between Mwanza and Arusha is 442 km. The road distance is 567 km.
The best way to get from Mwanza to Arusha without a car is to bus which takes 17h 56m and costs $30.
It takes approximately 1h 20m to get from Mwanza to Arusha, including transfers.
Mwanza to Arusha bus services, operated by Mozaico Coaches Ltd, depart from Mwanza station.
Mwanza to Arusha train services, operated by Tanzania Railways Corporation, depart from Mwanza station.
The best way to get from Mwanza to Arusha is to fly which takes 1h 20m and costs $95 - $300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 and takes 17h 56m, you could also train, which costs $20 - $45 and takes 2 days 9h.
What companies run services between Mwanza, Tanzania and Arusha, Tanzania?
World Ticket flies from Mwanza Airport (MWZ) to Arusha (ARK) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mwanza to Arusha via Nairobi and Nairobi in around 17h 56m.
- Website
- worldticket.com
Flights from Mwanza Airport to Arusha
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
- Website
- precisionairtz.com
Flights from Mwanza Airport to Kilimanjaro International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–130
- Phone
- +255 800 11 0042
- info@trc.co.tz
- Website
- trc.co.tz
Train from Mwanza to Dar es Salaam
- Ave. Duration
- 38h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $14–25
- Schedules at
- trc.co.tz
- 3rd Class Sitting
- $14
- 2nd Class Sitting
- $19
- 2nd Class Sleeping
- $25
Train from Dar es Salaam to Arusha
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $8–18
- Schedules at
- trc.co.tz
- Book at
- eticketing.trc.co.tz
- 3rd Class Sitting
- $8
- 2nd Class Sitting
- $11
- 2nd Class Sleeping
- $17
- 3rd Class (sitting)
- $8
- 2nd Class
- $11
- 2nd Class ( sleeping)
- $18
- Phone
- +254 738 821 122
Bus from Mwanza to Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24
- Schedules at
- mozaico.co.ke
- Phone
- (+255) 784377027
- info@kidiaone.co.tz
- Website
- kidiaoneexpress.com
Bus from Nairobi to Arusha
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $6
- Schedules at
- kidiaoneexpress.com
- Phone
- +254 710 189751
- info@nairobiarushashuttle.com
- Website
- nairobiarushashuttle.com
Shuttle from Nairobi to Arusha
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $1–30
- Schedules at
- nairobiarushashuttle.com
- Phone
- +254722328595
- Website
- riverside-shuttle.com
Shuttle from Nairobi to Arusha
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Schedules at
- riverside-shuttle.com
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Estimated price
- $17–21
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More Questions & Answers
Mwanza to Arusha bus services, operated by Mozaico Coaches Ltd, arrive at Nairobi station.
Mwanza to Arusha train services, operated by Tanzania Railways Corporation, arrive at Dar es Salaam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mwanza to Arusha is 567 km. It takes approximately 11h 48m to drive from Mwanza to Arusha.
There are 593+ hotels available in Arusha.