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There are 8 ways to get from Uganda to Arusha by bus, plane, taxi, car, or shuttle

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Bus to Entebbe, fly to Kilimanjaro International Airport, taxi
best
1. Take the bus from Gapco - Post Office to Entebbe Townbus
2. Fly from Entebbe (EBB) to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)plane EBB - JRO
3. Take the taxi from Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) to Arushataxi
5h 24m
Bus, shuttle
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kampala to Nairobibus
2. Take a shuttle bus from Nairobi to Arushashuttle
21h 59m
$33–70
Bus via Nairobi
1. Take the bus from Kampala to Nairobibus
2. Take the bus from Nairobi to Arushabus
19h 33m
$53–1,426
Drive 919.7 km
1. Drive from Buganda to Arushacar 919.7 km
13h 27m
$138–199
Drive to Kitale Airport, fly to Arusha
1. Drive from Budaka to Kitale Airport (KTL)car
2. Fly from Kitale Airport (KTL) to Arusha (ARK)plane KTL - ARK
6h 22m
$287–440
Fly Entebbe to Nairobi, shuttle
1. Fly from Entebbe (EBB) to Nairobi (NBO)plane EBB - NBO
2. Take a shuttle bus from Nairobi JKIA to Arushashuttle
11h 1m
$202–300
Bus, bus to Kisumu International Airport, fly to Arusha
1. Take the bus from Kampala to Busiabus
2. Take the bus from Busia to Kisumubus
3. Fly from Kisumu International Airport (KIS) to Arusha (ARK)plane KIS - ARK
14h
$151–347
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kampala to Namangabus
2. Take the bus from Namanga to Arushabus
25h 5m

Entebbe (EBB) to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) flights

2Weekly Planes

2h 7mAverage Duration

$176Cheapest Price

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Distance: 733.6 km
Duration: 5h 24m

What companies run services between Uganda and Arusha, Tanzania?

You can take a vehicle from Buganda to Arusha via Kampala and Nairobi in around 19h 33m.

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Arusha(opens in a new window), Tanzania(opens in a new window)

Arusha City is a Tanzanian city, with a population of 617,631, and the regional capital of the Arusha Region, with a population of 2,356,255 (2022 census). - Wikipedia (opens in a new window)

Things to do in Arusha

Arusha National Park(Opens in a new window)

Arusha National Park covers Mount Meru, a prominent volcano with an elevation of 4566 m, in the Arusha Region of north eastern Tanzania. The park is small but varied with spectacular landscapes in three distinct areas. In the west, the Meru Crater funnels the Jekukumia River; the peak of Mount Meru lies on its rim. Ngurdoto Crater in the south-east is grassland. The shallow alkaline Momella Lakes in the north-east have varying algal colours and are known for their wading birds.

Arusha Declaration Monument(Opens in a new window)

The Arusha Declaration Monument (Swahili: Mnara wa Azimio la Arusha) is a landmark monument and tourist attraction in Arusha, Tanzania. It was unveiled in 1977 by the nation's ruling Chama Cha Mapinduzi party to commemorate ten years of the Arusha Declaration. It lies along Makongoro Road at the centre of the roundabout.

Mount Meru(Opens in a new window)

Mount Meru is a dormant stratovolcano located 70 km west of Mount Kilimanjaro in the country of Tanzania. At a height of 4,562.13 m, it is visible from Mount Kilimanjaro on a clear day, and is the fifth-highest mountain in Africa, dependent on definition.

Places to stay in Arusha

Equator Hotel(Opens in a new window)

8.2Very Good

Venus Premier Hotel(Opens in a new window)

8.0Good

Gran Meliá Arusha(Opens in a new window)

9.3Superb

Kibo Palace Hotel Arusha(Opens in a new window)

8.3Very Good

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