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

The cheapest way to get from Tanzania to Rwanda is to bus which costs $60 - $130 and takes 38h.

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

The fastest way to get from Tanzania to Rwanda is to fly which takes 2h 8m and costs $400 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between Tanzania and Rwanda?

No, there is no direct bus from Tanzania to Rwanda. However, there are services departing from Dar es Salaam and arriving at Nyabugogo Bus Stn via Trinity Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h.

How far is it from Tanzania to Rwanda?

The distance between Tanzania and Rwanda is 334 km. The road distance is 1411.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Tanzania to Rwanda without a car is to train and bus which takes 34h 31m and costs $70 - $150.

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

It takes approximately 2h 8m to get from Tanzania to Rwanda, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tanzania to Rwanda bus from?

Tanzania to Rwanda bus services, operated by Mozaico Coaches Ltd, depart from Dar es Salaam station.

Bus or fly from Tanzania to Rwanda?

The best way to get from Tanzania to Rwanda is to fly which takes 2h 8m and costs $400 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $130 and takes 38h.

Where does the Tanzania to Rwanda bus arrive?

Tanzania to Rwanda bus services, operated by Mozaico Coaches Ltd, arrive at Kampala station.

What is the time difference between Tanzania and Rwanda?

Rwanda is 1h behind Tanzania. It is currently 1:11 AM in Tanzania and 12:11 AM in Rwanda.

Can I drive from Tanzania to Rwanda?

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

Where can I stay near Rwanda?

There are 932+ hotels available in Rwanda.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Tanzania to Rwanda by plane, train, 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 from Mwanza Airport
best
1. Fly from Mwanza Airport (MWZ) to Kigali (KGL)plane MWZ - KGL
2h 8m
$405–556
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dar es Salaam to Kampalabus
2. Take the bus from Trinity Bus Terminal to Nyabugogo Bus Stnbus
38h
$62–121
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Magufuli SGR Stn to Dodoma Passenger Stntrain
2. Take the bus from Dodoma to Kampalabus
3. Take the bus from Trinity Bus Terminal to Nyabugogo Bus Stnbus
34h 31m
$73–143
Drive 1,411.2 km
1. Drive from Dar es Salaam to Kigalicar 1,411.2 km
24h 4m
$182–263
Fly from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport
1. Fly from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) to Kigali (KGL)plane ZNZ - KGL
2h 58m
$266–417
Fly from Julius Nyerere International Airport
1. Fly from Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) to Kigali (KGL)plane DAR - KGL
3h 1m
$218–320
Bus via Nairobi
1. Take the bus from Dar es Salaam to Nairobibus
2. Take the bus from Duruma Rd to Nyabugogo Bus Parkbus
38h 12m
Bus via Nairobi #2
1. Take the bus from Dar es Salaam to Nairobibus
2. Take the bus from Nairobi to Kigalibus
39h 55m
$84–107

Mwanza Airport (MWZ) to Kigali (KGL) flights

7Weekly Planes

1h 10mAverage Duration

$188Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Tanzania to Rwanda.

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Distance: 334.4 km
Duration: 2h 8m

What companies run services between Tanzania and Rwanda?

Charterlines, Inc. flies from Mwanza Airport (MWZ) to Kigali (KGL) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dar es Salaam to Nyabugogo Bus Stn via Kampala and Trinity Bus Terminal in around 38h.

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