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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Mwanza to Kigoma

Composite routes from Mwanza to Kigoma

Cheapest
12 h 10 min
Car
658 km.
from $36
Fastest
1 h 19 min
Plane
Other
3 d 18 h 20 min
448 km.
from $50.91
39 h 42 min
448 km.
from $62.09
40 h 43 min
448 km.
from $62.43

Transport providers

Airlines

Air Tanzania

Website:
airtanzania.co.tz/
Plane from Mwanza Airport to Kigoma
Ave. Duration:
7h 10m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$191.08–$484.07

Train operators

Tanzania Railways Corporation

Phone:
+255 800 11 0042
Email:
info@trc.co.tz
Website:
trc.co.tz
Train from Mwanza to Dar
Ave. Duration:
38h
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$15.58–$28.37
Train from Dar es Salaam to Kigoma
Ave. Duration:
2d 3h
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$15.89–$28.76

Bus operators

Darlux Co. Ltd

Phone:
+255 744 666 643
Email:
info@darlux.co.tz
Bus from Mwanza to Dar
Ave. Duration:
18h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$22.06

Ally's Star

Phone:
+255 743999894
Website:
allysstar.co.tz/
Bus from Central Bus Station to Magufuli
Ave. Duration:
19h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$39.69

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 Mwanza to Kigoma?

The cheapest way to get from Mwanza to Kigoma is to train which costs $26.09 - $50 and takes 3 days 18h.

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

The fastest way to get from Mwanza to Kigoma is to fly which takes 5h 49m and costs $163.04 - $423.91 .

Is there a direct bus between Mwanza and Kigoma?

No, there is no direct bus from Mwanza to Kigoma. However, there are services departing from Mwanza and arriving at Kigoma via Urafiki and Dar es Salaam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Mwanza and Kigoma?

No, there is no direct train from Mwanza to Kigoma. However, there are services departing from Mwanza and arriving at Kigoma via Dar es Salaam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 18h.

How far is it from Mwanza to Kigoma?

The distance between Mwanza and Kigoma is 470 km. The road distance is 865.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Mwanza to Kigoma without a car is to bus which takes 39h 42m and costs $41.41 .

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

It takes approximately 5h 49m to get from Mwanza to Kigoma, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mwanza to Kigoma bus from?

Mwanza to Kigoma bus services, operated by Darlux Co. Ltd, depart from Mwanza station.

Where do I catch the Mwanza to Kigoma train from?

Mwanza to Kigoma train services, operated by Tanzania Railways Corporation, depart from Mwanza station.

Train, bus or fly from Mwanza to Kigoma?

The best way to get from Mwanza to Kigoma is to fly which takes 5h 49m and costs $163.04 - $423.91 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $41.41 and takes 39h 42m, you could also train, which costs $26.09 - $50 and takes 3 days 18h.

Where does the Mwanza to Kigoma bus arrive?

Mwanza to Kigoma bus services, operated by Darlux Co. Ltd, arrive at Dar es Salaam station.

Where does the Mwanza to Kigoma train arrive?

Mwanza to Kigoma train services, operated by Tanzania Railways Corporation, arrive at Dar es Salaam station.

Can I drive from Mwanza to Kigoma?

Yes, the driving distance between Mwanza to Kigoma is 866 km. It takes approximately 13h 15m to drive from Mwanza to Kigoma.
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