There are 4 ways to get from Nairobi to Tabora by plane, bus, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Tabora (TBO)plane NBO - TBO
8h 34m$235–707Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Nairobi to Ubungo Intl Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Dar es Salaam to Taborabus
27h 47m$18–53Drive 870.9 km
- Drive from Nairobi to Taboracar 870.9 km
14h 50m$109–157Bus via Nairobi
- Take the bus from Nairobi to Dar es Salaambus
- Take the bus from Dar es Salaam to Taborabus
29h 2m
Nairobi (NBO) to Tabora (TBO) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Nairobi to Tabora is to bus which costs $17 - $55 and takes 27h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Nairobi to Tabora is to fly which takes 8h 34m and costs $230 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Nairobi to Tabora. However, there are services departing from Nairobi and arriving at Tabora via Dar es Salaam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 47m.
The distance between Nairobi and Tabora is 664 km. The road distance is 870.9 km.
The best way to get from Nairobi to Tabora without a car is to bus which takes 27h 47m and costs $17 - $55.
It takes approximately 8h 34m to get from Nairobi to Tabora, including transfers.
Nairobi to Tabora bus services, operated by Marangu Luxury Shuttles, depart from Nairobi station.
The best way to get from Nairobi to Tabora is to fly which takes 8h 34m and costs $230 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $17 - $55 and takes 27h 47m.
Nairobi to Tabora bus services, operated by Marangu Luxury Shuttles, arrive at Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nairobi to Tabora is 871 km. It takes approximately 14h 50m to drive from Nairobi to Tabora.
What companies run services between Nairobi, Kenya and Tabora, Tanzania?
Air Tanzania and Kenya Airways fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Tabora (TBO) 5 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nairobi to Tabora via Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal and Dar es Salaam in around 27h 47m.
- Website
- airtanzania.co.tz
Flights from Nairobi to Tabora via Dar es Salaam
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $230–700
- Phone
- +254 203 555 780
- info@marangushuttles.com
- Website
- marangushuttles.com
Bus from Nairobi to Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1–35
- Schedules at
- marangu.co.tz
- Book at
- busbora.co.tz
- Website
- saratoga.co.tz
Bus from Dar es Salaam to Tabora
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 2m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $17–21
- Schedules at
- saratoga.co.tz
Bus from Dar es Salaam to Tabora
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 2m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $17–21
- Schedules at
- saratoga.co.tz
- 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
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Booking & Getting There
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