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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Makambako to Arusha

Composite routes from Makambako to Arusha

Cheapest
14 h 55 min
Car
842 km.
from $46
Other
8 h 6 min
Taxi, Plane
642 km.
from $223.73
30 h 52 min
Train
642 km.
Select a ticket
37 h 33 min
642 km.
Select a ticket
11 h 41 min
Train, Plane
642 km.
from $10.87
9 h 49 min
Taxi, Plane
642 km.
from $299.92
14 h 9 min
Train, Plane
642 km.
from $10.87
9 h 8 min
Plane
642 km.
from $180.34

Transport providers

Airlines

Air France

Website:
airfrance.com
Plane from Mbeya Airport to Kilimanjaro
Ave. Duration:
5h 55m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$127.39–$331.20

World Ticket

Website:
worldticket.com/
Plane from Iringa Airport to Arusha
Ave. Duration:
4h 52m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$31.85–$242.03
Plane from Mbeya Airport to Arusha
Ave. Duration:
4h 57m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$95.54–$535.02
Plane from Songea to Arusha
Ave. Duration:
6h 20m
Frequency:
Tuesday
Estimated price:
$127.39–$496.81

Qatar Airways

Website:
qatarairways.com/en-au/homepage.html
Plane from Iringa Airport to Kilimanjaro
Ave. Duration:
7h 35m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$127.39–$496.81

Air Tanzania

Website:
airtanzania.co.tz/
Plane from Iringa Airport to Arusha
Ave. Duration:
4h 40m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$82.80–$203.82
Plane from Mbeya Airport to Arusha
Ave. Duration:
5h 10m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$95.54–$242.03
Plane from Iringa Airport to Kilimanjaro
Ave. Duration:
7h 50m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$114.65–$280.25
Plane from Mbeya Airport to Kilimanjaro
Ave. Duration:
10h 7m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.39–$331.20
Plane from Songea to Arusha
Ave. Duration:
8h 15m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$89.17–$229.29

Precision Air

Website:
precisionairtz.com/
Plane from Iringa Airport to Arusha
Ave. Duration:
4h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.28–$407.64
Plane from Mbeya Airport to Arusha
Ave. Duration:
4h 5m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$127.39–$535.02
Plane from Iringa Airport to Kilimanjaro
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$140.12–$560.50
Plane from Mbeya Airport to Kilimanjaro
Ave. Duration:
8h 40m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$191.08–$764.32
Plane from Songea to Arusha
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$89.17–$229.29

Auric Air Services Limited

Website:
auricair.com/
Plane from Iringa Airport to Arusha
Ave. Duration:
7h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$121.02–$573.24

Bus operators

BM Luxury Coach

Phone:
+255 765 486868
Website:
bmcoach.co.tz/
Bus from Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal to Central
Ave. Duration:
9h
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$22.06

New Force Enterprices Ltd

Phone:
+255 754864829
Email:
newforce@163.com
Website:
newforcebus.co.tz/
Bus from Mbeya to Dar
Ave. Duration:
13h 30m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$22.93–$25.48

Train operators

Tanzania Railways Corporation

Phone:
+255 800 11 0042
Email:
info@trc.co.tz
Website:
trc.co.tz
Train from Dar es Salaam to Arusha
Ave. Duration:
18h 30m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$8.25–$19.59

Tanzania Zambia Railway Authority

Website:
tazarasite.com
Train from Makambanko to Mbeya
Ave. Duration:
6h 17m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Train from Makambanko to Dar
Ave. Duration:
18h 3m
Frequency:
Twice a week

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Makambako to Arusha is to drive which costs $97.83 - $152.17 and takes 14h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Makambako to Arusha is to taxi and fly which takes 8h 6m and costs $119.57 - $336.96 .

Is there a direct train between Makambako and Arusha?

No, there is no direct train from Makambako to Arusha. However, there are services departing from Makambanko and arriving at Arusha via Dar es Salaam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 33m.

How far is it from Makambako to Arusha?

The distance between Makambako and Arusha is 675 km. The road distance is 838.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Makambako to Arusha without a car is to train and bus which takes 30h 52m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 8h 6m to get from Makambako to Arusha, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Makambako to Arusha train from?

Makambako to Arusha train services, operated by Tanzania Zambia Railway Authority, depart from Makambanko station.

Where does the Makambako to Arusha train arrive?

Makambako to Arusha train services, operated by Tanzania Zambia Railway Authority, arrive at Dar es salaam station.

Can I drive from Makambako to Arusha?

Yes, the driving distance between Makambako to Arusha is 838 km. It takes approximately 14h 55m to drive from Makambako to Arusha.

Where can I stay near Arusha?

There are 444+ hotels available in Arusha. Prices start at $34.39 per night.
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