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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Makambako to Kigoma

Composite routes from Makambako to Kigoma

Cheapest
20 h 56 min
Car
1050 km.
from $57
Other
21 h 35 min
Train, Plane
723 km.
from $10.87
39 h 19 min
Train, Bus
724 km.
Select a ticket
2 d 22 h 23 min
724 km.
Select a ticket
25 h 58 min
Plane
723 km.
from $301.64
41 h 52 min
Train, bus via Mbeya, Train, bus via Mbeya
724 km.
from $5.43

Transport providers

Airlines

Air Tanzania

Website:
airtanzania.co.tz/
Plane from Mbeya Airport to Kigoma
Ave. Duration:
14h
Frequency:
Wednesday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$178.34–$445.85
Plane from Songea to Kigoma
Ave. Duration:
22h 12m
Frequency:
Wednesday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$165.60–$433.11

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 Kigoma
Ave. Duration:
2d 3h
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$15.89–$28.76

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

Bus operators

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

Saratoga

Website:
saratoga.co.tz/
Bus from Dar es Salaam to Kigoma
Ave. Duration:
20h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$26.47

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Makambako to Kigoma is to drive which costs $119.57 - $184.78 and takes 20h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Makambako to Kigoma is to drive which takes 20h 58m and costs $119.57 - $184.78 .

Is there a direct train between Makambako and Kigoma?

No, there is no direct train from Makambako to Kigoma. However, there are services departing from Makambanko and arriving at Kigoma via Dar es Salaam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 22h.

How far is it from Makambako to Kigoma?

The distance between Makambako and Kigoma is 825 km. The road distance is 1051 km.

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

The best way to get from Makambako to Kigoma without a car is to train and bus which takes 39h 19m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 21h 35m to get from Makambako to Kigoma, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Makambako to Kigoma train from?

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

Where does the Makambako to Kigoma train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Makambako to Kigoma?

Yes, the driving distance between Makambako to Kigoma is 1051 km. It takes approximately 20h 58m to drive from Makambako to Kigoma.
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