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

The cheapest way to get from Rwanda to Arusha is to bus which costs $55 - $85 and takes 27h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rwanda to Arusha is to fly and taxi which takes 4h 57m and costs $270 - $340.

Is there a direct bus between Rwanda and Arusha?

No, there is no direct bus from Rwanda to Arusha. However, there are services departing from Nyabugogo Bus Park and arriving at Arusha via Nairobi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 2m.

How far is it from Rwanda to Arusha?

The distance between Rwanda and Arusha is 966 km. The road distance is 1008.3 km.

How do I travel from Rwanda to Arusha without a car?

The best way to get from Rwanda to Arusha without a car is to bus which takes 27h 2m and costs $55 - $85.

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

It takes approximately 6h 18m to get from Rwanda to Arusha, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rwanda to Arusha bus from?

Rwanda to Arusha bus services, operated by Trinity Express, depart from Nyabugogo Bus Park station.

Bus or fly from Rwanda to Arusha?

The best way to get from Rwanda to Arusha is to bus which takes 27h 2m and costs $55 - $85. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $390 - $460 and takes 7h 1m.

Where does the Rwanda to Arusha bus arrive?

Rwanda to Arusha bus services, operated by Trinity Express, arrive at Duruma Rd station.

What is the time difference between Rwanda and Arusha?

Arusha is 1h ahead of Rwanda. It is currently 2:38 AM in Rwanda and 3:38 AM in Arusha.

Can I drive from Rwanda to Arusha?

Yes, the driving distance between Rwanda to Arusha is 1008 km. It takes approximately 19h 25m to drive from Rwanda to Arusha.

Where can I stay near Arusha?

There are 593+ hotels available in Arusha.

Rwanda to Arusha - 6 ways to travel via plane, taxi, bus, car, and shuttle

There are 6 ways to get from Rwanda to Arusha by plane, taxi, bus, car, 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.

Fly Kamembe to Kilimanjaro International Airport, taxi
best
1. Fly from Kamembe (KME) to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)plane KME - JRO
2. Take the taxi from Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) to Arushataxi
6h 18m
$277–871
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nyabugogo Bus Park to Duruma Rdbus
2. Take the bus from Nairobi to Arushabus
27h 2m
$56–82
Drive 1,008.3 km
1. Drive from Kigali to Arushacar 1,008.3 km
19h 25m
$130–188
Fly Kigali to Kilimanjaro International Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Kigali (KGL) to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)plane KGL - JRO
2. Take the taxi from Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) to Arushataxi
4h 57m
$278–332
Fly Kigali to Arusha
1. Fly from Kigali (KGL) to Arusha (ARK)plane KGL - ARK
7h 1m
$394–456
Bus, shuttle
1. Take the bus from Kigali to Nairobibus
2. Take a shuttle bus from Nairobi to Arushashuttle
28h 6m
$67–93

Kamembe (KME) to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) flights

3Weekly Planes

5h 20mAverage Duration

$268Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Rwanda to Arusha.

Launch map view

Distance: 966.1 km
Duration: 6h 18m

What companies run services between Rwanda and Arusha, Tanzania?

You can take a bus from Nyabugogo Bus Park to Arusha via Duruma Rd and Nairobi in around 27h 2m. Alternatively, Rwandair Express, Air Tanzania, and two other airlines fly from Kigali (KGL) to Arusha (ARK) 3 times a day.

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