What is the cheapest way to get from Rusumo to Arusha?

The cheapest way to get from Rusumo to Arusha is to drive and bus which costs $70 - $80 and takes 31h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from Rusumo to Arusha?

The fastest way to get from Rusumo to Arusha is to drive and fly and taxi which takes 6h 8m and costs $300 - $550.

How far is it from Rusumo to Arusha?

The distance between Rusumo and Arusha is 954 km. The road distance is 879.1 km.

How long does it take to get from Rusumo to Arusha?

It takes approximately 6h 8m to get from Rusumo to Arusha, including transfers.

Can I drive from Rusumo to Arusha?

Yes, the driving distance between Rusumo to Arusha is 879 km. It takes approximately 15h 39m to drive from Rusumo to Arusha.

Where can I stay near Arusha?

There are 596+ hotels available in Arusha.

Rusumo to Arusha - 7 ways to travel via car, plane, taxi, bus, and shuttle

There are 7 ways to get from Rusumo to Arusha by car, plane, taxi, bus, or shuttle

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Drive to Kigali International Airport, fly to Kilimanjaro International Airport, taxi
best
1. Drive from Rusumo to Kigali International Airport (KGL)car
2. Fly from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)plane KGL - JRO
3. Take the taxi from Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) to Arushataxi
6h 8m
$302–533
Drive, bus
cheapest
1. Drive from Rusumo to Kigalicar
2. Take the bus from Kigali to Nairobibus
3. Take the bus from Nairobi to Arushabus
31h 9m
$72–79
Drive 879.1 km
1. Drive from Rusumo to Arushacar 879.1 km
15h 39m
$110–158
Drive to Kigali International Airport, fly to Arusha
1. Drive from Rusumo to Kigali International Airport (KGL)car
2. Fly from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Arusha (ARK)plane KGL - ARK
8h 13m
$398–577
Drive to Mwanza Airport, fly to Kilimanjaro International Airport, taxi
1. Drive from Rusumo to Mwanza Airport (MWZ)car
2. Fly from Mwanza Airport (MWZ) to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)plane MWZ - JRO
3. Take the taxi from Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) to Arushataxi
8h 33m
$147–295
Drive to Kigali International Airport, fly to Nairobi, shuttle
1. Drive from Rusumo to Kigali International Airport (KGL)car
2. Fly from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Nairobi (NBO)plane KGL - NBO
3. Take a shuttle bus from Nairobi JKIA to Arushashuttle
11h 35m
$287–442
Drive, bus, shuttle
1. Drive from Rusumo to Kigali Airportcar
2. Take the bus from Nyabugogo Bus Park to Duruma Rdbus
3. Take a shuttle bus from Nairobi to Arushashuttle
33h 12m
$88–153

Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) flights

3Weekly Planes

1h 45mAverage Duration

$191Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Rusumo to Arusha.

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Distance: 954.5 km
Duration: 6h 8m

What companies run services between Rusumo, Tanzania and Arusha, Tanzania?

There is no direct connection from Rusumo to Arusha. However, you can drive to Kigali International Airport (KGL) airport, fly to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), then take the taxi to Arusha. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Rusumo to Arusha via Kigali, Nairobi, and Nairobi in around 31h 9m.

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