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How to get fromNairobi to Arushaby plane, bus, car, shuttle or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Nairobi to Arusha by plane, bus, car, shuttle, or taxi

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  1. Fly to Arusha

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    1. Fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Arusha (ARK)planeWIL - ARK
    1h 11m
    $251–500

  2. Shuttle

    cheapest
    1. Take a shuttle bus from Nairobi to Arushashuttle
    5h
    $1–30

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Nairobi to Arushabus
    4h 58m
    $6

  4. Drive 270.8 km

    1. Drive from Nairobi to Arushacar270.8 km
    3h 53m
    $34–49

  5. Fly to Kilimanjaro International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)planeWIL - JRO
    2. Take the taxi from Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) to Arushataxi
    1h 47m
    $216–299

Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Arusha (ARK) flights

Calendar42Weekly Planes
Duration1h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$35Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Nairobi, Kenya and Arusha, Tanzania?

Safarilink, World Ticket, and three other airlines fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Arusha (ARK) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Kidia One Express operates a bus from Nairobi to Arusha twice daily. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 4h 58m.

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