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

The cheapest way to get from Windhoek to Arusha is to bus which costs $290 - $390 and takes 5 days 1h.

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

The fastest way to get from Windhoek to Arusha is to fly and taxi which takes 13h 22m and costs $370 - $1,100.

Is there a direct bus between Windhoek and Arusha?

No, there is no direct bus from Windhoek to Arusha. However, there are services departing from Windhoek and arriving at Central Bus Terminal via De Korte & Henri, Johannesburg, Urafiki and Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5 days 1h.

How far is it from Windhoek to Arusha?

The distance between Windhoek and Arusha is 3016 km. The road distance is 3987.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Windhoek to Arusha without a car is to bus which takes 5 days 1h and costs $290 - $390.

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

It takes approximately 16h 56m to get from Windhoek to Arusha, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Windhoek to Arusha bus from?

Windhoek to Arusha bus services, operated by Mushima Tours and Transfers, depart from Windhoek station.

Bus or fly from Windhoek to Arusha?

The best way to get from Windhoek to Arusha is to fly which takes 16h 56m and costs $460 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus via Lusaka, which costs and takes 2 days 23h.

Where does the Windhoek to Arusha bus arrive?

Windhoek to Arusha bus services, operated by Mushima Tours and Transfers, arrive at Johannesburg station.

What is the time difference between Windhoek and Arusha?

Arusha is 1h ahead of Windhoek. It is currently 7:46 AM in Windhoek and 8:46 AM in Arusha.

Can I drive from Windhoek to Arusha?

Yes, the driving distance between Windhoek to Arusha is 3987 km. It takes approximately 2 days 7h to drive from Windhoek to Arusha.

Where can I stay near Arusha?

There are 557+ hotels available in Arusha.

Windhoek to Arusha - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and shuttle

There are 10 ways to get from Windhoek to Arusha by plane, bus, car, shuttle, 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 Windhoek International Airport to Arusha
best
1. Fly from Windhoek International Airport (WDH) to Arusha (ARK)plane WDH - ARK
16h 56m
$466–671
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Windhoek to Johannesburgbus
2. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Dar Es Salaambus
3. Take the bus from Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal to Central Bus Terminalbus
5d 1h
$292–381
Bus via Lusaka
1. Take the bus from Windhoek to Katima Mulilobus
2. Take the bus from Katima Mulilo to Lusakabus
3. Take the bus from Lusaka to Nakondebus
4. Take the bus from Tunduma Terminal to Magufuli Bus Terminalbus
5. Take the bus from Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal to Central Bus Terminalbus
2d 23h
Drive 3,987.1 km
1. Drive from Windhoek to Arushacar 3,987.1 km
2d 7h
$496–716
Fly Windhoek International Airport to Nairobi, shuttle
1. Fly from Windhoek International Airport (WDH) to Nairobi (NBO)plane WDH - NBO
2. Take a shuttle bus from Nairobi JKIA to Arushashuttle
15h 9m
$415–616
Fly Windhoek International Airport to Kilimanjaro International Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Windhoek International Airport (WDH) to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)plane WDH - JRO
2. Take the taxi from Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) to Arushataxi
13h 22m
$370–1,037
Fly Windhoek International Airport to Julius Nyerere International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Windhoek International Airport (WDH) to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR)plane WDH - DAR
2. Take the bus from Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal to Central Bus Terminalbus
20h 5m
$332–448
Shuttle, taxi to Walvis Bay Airport, fly to Arusha
1. Take a shuttle bus from Windhoek to Swakopmundshuttle
2. Take the taxi from Swakopmund to Walvis Bay Airport (WVB)taxi
3. Fly from Walvis Bay Airport (WVB) to Arusha (ARK)plane WVB - ARK
21h 34m
$413–1,105
Bus, drive
1. Take the bus from Windhoek to Katima Mulilobus
2. Take the bus from Katima Mulilo to Lusakabus
3. Take the bus from Lusaka to Nakondebus
4. Drive from Nakonde to Mbeyacar
5. Take the bus from Mbeya to Dar es Salaambus
6. Take the bus from Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal to Central Bus Terminalbus
2d 23h
Bus, drive, train
1. Take the bus from Windhoek to Katima Mulilobus
2. Take the bus from Katima Mulilo to Lusakabus
3. Take the bus from Lusaka to Nakondebus
4. Drive from Nakonde to Mbeyacar
5. Take the train from Mbeya to Dar es salaamtrain
6. Take the train from Dar es Salaam to Arushatrain
3d 18h

Windhoek International Airport (WDH) to Arusha (ARK) flights

17Weekly Planes

18h 32mAverage Duration

$245Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 3,016.3 km
Duration: 16h 56m

What companies run services between Windhoek, Namibia and Arusha, Tanzania?

Airlink, World Ticket, and four other airlines fly from Windhoek International Airport (WDH) to Arusha (ARK) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Windhoek to Central Bus Terminal via Katima Mulilo, Lusaka, Nakonde, Tunduma Terminal, Magufuli Bus Terminal, and Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal in around 2d 23h.

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