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

The cheapest way to get from Rwanda to Tanzania is to bus and train which costs $65 - $110 and takes 38h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rwanda to Tanzania is to fly which takes 3h 43m and costs $390 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between Rwanda and Tanzania?

No, there is no direct bus from Rwanda to Tanzania. However, there are services departing from Nyabugogo Bus Park and arriving at Msimbazi Police via Nairobi and Ubungo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 13m.

How far is it from Rwanda to Tanzania?

The distance between Rwanda and Tanzania is 334 km. The road distance is 1410.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Rwanda to Tanzania without a car is to bus which takes 37h 13m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 43m to get from Rwanda to Tanzania, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rwanda to Tanzania bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Rwanda to Tanzania?

The best way to get from Rwanda to Tanzania is to fly which takes 3h 43m and costs $390 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 37h 13m.

Where does the Rwanda to Tanzania bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Rwanda and Tanzania?

Tanzania is 1h ahead of Rwanda. It is currently 6:56 AM in Rwanda and 7:56 AM in Tanzania.

Can I drive from Rwanda to Tanzania?

Yes, the driving distance between Rwanda to Tanzania is 1411 km. It takes approximately 24h 4m to drive from Rwanda to Tanzania.

Where can I stay near Tanzania?

There are 801+ hotels available in Tanzania.

Rwanda to Tanzania - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and taxi

There are 8 ways to get from Rwanda to Tanzania by plane, bus, car, taxi, or train

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

Fly to Mwanza Airport
best
1. Fly from Kigali (KGL) to Mwanza Airport (MWZ)plane KGL - MWZ
3h 43m
$395–556
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nyabugogo Bus Park to Duruma Rdbus
2. Take the bus from Nairobi to Moshibus
3. Take the train from Moshi to Dar es Salaamtrain
38h 30m
$67–106
Bus
1. Take the bus from Nyabugogo Bus Park to Duruma Rdbus
2. Take the bus from Nairobi to Dar es Salaambus
37h 13m
Drive 1,410.7 km
1. Drive from Kigali to Dar es Salaamcar 1,410.7 km
24h 4m
$182–263
Fly to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport
1. Fly from Kigali (KGL) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ)plane KGL - ZNZ
4h 58m
$266–418
Fly 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 42m
$278–332
Bus via Dar es Salaam
1. Take the bus from Nyabugogo Bus Park to Duruma Rdbus
2. Take the bus from Nairobi to Dar es Salaambus
38h 13m
$71–117
Bus via Kigali
1. Take the bus from Kigali to Nairobibus
2. Take the bus from Nairobi to Dar es Salaambus
39h 2m
$83–103

Kigali (KGL) to Mwanza Airport (MWZ) flights

7Weekly Planes

1h 15mAverage Duration

$176Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Rwanda to Tanzania.

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Distance: 334 km
Duration: 3h 43m

What companies run services between Rwanda and Tanzania?

Charterlines, Inc. flies from Kigali (KGL) to Mwanza Airport (MWZ) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nyabugogo Bus Park to Msimbazi Police via Duruma Rd, Nairobi, Dar es Salaam, and Ubungo in around 37h 13m.

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