There are 5 ways to get from Nairobi to Kahama by plane, taxi, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly, taxi
best- Fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Mwanza Airport (MWZ)WIL - MWZ
- Take the taxi from Mwanza Airport (MWZ) to Kahama
8h 9m$373–539Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Nairobi to Dar es Salaam
- Take the bus from Dar es Salaam to Kahama
33h 40m$49–66Bus via Dar es Salaam
- Take the bus from Nairobi to Dar es Salaam
- Take the bus from Dar es Salaam to Kahama
32h 48mDrive 736.1 km
- Drive from Nairobi to Kahama736.1 km
16h 18m$92–133Bus via Kibamba
- Take the bus from Nairobi to Dar es Salaam
- Take the bus from Magufuli Bus Terminal to Kahama Bus Stand
44h 6m$68–89
Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Mwanza Airport (MWZ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nairobi to Kahama is to bus which costs $45 - $70 and takes 33h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Nairobi to Kahama is to fly and taxi which takes 8h 9m and costs $370 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Nairobi to Kahama. However, there are services departing from Nairobi and arriving at Kahama via Ubungo and Dar es Salaam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 48m.
The distance between Nairobi and Kahama is 643 km. The road distance is 736.1 km.
The best way to get from Nairobi to Kahama without a car is to bus via Dar es Salaam which takes 32h 48m and costs .
It takes approximately 8h 9m to get from Nairobi to Kahama, including transfers.
Nairobi to Kahama bus services, operated by Dar Express Co. Ltd, depart from Nairobi station.
Nairobi to Kahama bus services, operated by Dar Express Co. Ltd, arrive at Dar es Salaam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nairobi to Kahama is 736 km. It takes approximately 16h 18m to drive from Nairobi to Kahama.
There are three+ hotels available in Kahama.
What companies run services between Nairobi, Kenya and Kahama, Shinyanga, Tanzania?
You can take a bus from Nairobi to Kahama via Dar es Salaam, Ubungo, Urafiki, and Dar es Salaam in around 32h 48m.
Transport is disrupted due to the Russia-Ukraine war. Read more
- Website
- worldticket.com
Flights from Nairobi Wilson Airport to Mwanza Airport via Arusha
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–310
- Phone
- +255 (22) 2860230
- bjuma48@gmail.com
- Website
- dar-express.com
Bus from Nairobi to Dar es Salaam
- Ave. Duration
- 15h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- dar-express.com
- Phone
- +255 748772290
- Website
- shigaka.co.tz
Bus from Dar es Salaam to Kahama
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $31
- Schedules at
- shigaka.co.tz
- Phone
- (+255) 784377027
- info@kidiaone.co.tz
- Website
- kidiaoneexpress.com
Bus from Nairobi to Dar es Salaam
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–35
- Schedules at
- kidiaoneexpress.com
- Phone
- 0724 581902
- Website
- tahmeedexpress.com
Bus from Nairobi to Dar es Salaam
- Ave. Duration
- 16h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20–39
- Schedules at
- tahmeedexpress.com
- Single
- $20–22
- VIP
- $39
- Business
- $31
- Normal
- $31
- Website
- cityboyexpress.co.tz
Bus from Magufuli Bus Terminal to Kahama Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 26h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $41
- Schedules at
- cityboyexpress.com
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 9m
- Estimated price
- $60–80
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including What documents do I need to cross Niagara Falls?, Need to know: Eurostar, and Travel Insider: Top Japan travel tips by Beatrix Holland - to help you get the most out of your next trip.