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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Arusha to Fort Portal

Composite routes from Arusha to Fort Portal

Cheapest
17 h 31 min
Car
1223 km.
from $67
Other
7 h 35 min
Taxi, Plane
840 km.
from $10.87
23 h 32 min
840 km.
Select a ticket
23 h 25 min
Bus, Plane
840 km.
from $10.87
15 h 17 min
Taxi, Plane
840 km.
from $10.87
8 h 37 min
Bus, Plane
840 km.
from $10.87

Transport providers

Airlines

Air Tanzania

Website:
airtanzania.co.tz/
Plane from Kilimanjaro International Airport to Entebbe
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$178.34–$267.51
Plane from Arusha to Entebbe
Ave. Duration:
4h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$242.03–$522.28

Uganda Airlines

Website:
ugandairlines.com/
Plane from Kilimanjaro International Airport to Entebbe
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Wednesday and Friday
Estimated price:
$242.03–$394.90
Plane from Arusha to Entebbe
Ave. Duration:
2h 55m
Frequency:
Wednesday and Friday
Estimated price:
$292.99–$471.33

Aerolink Uganda

Website:
aerolinkuganda.com/
Plane from Arusha to Kasese
Ave. Duration:
23h 5m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$331.20–$700.62
Plane from Kilimanjaro International Airport to Kasese
Ave. Duration:
23h 30m
Frequency:
Wednesday and Friday
Estimated price:
$267.51–$458.59

Bus operators

Kidia One Express

Phone:
0729 553637
Email:
info@kidiaone.co.tz
Website:
facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088684814228&locale=hi_IN&paipv=0&eav=Afaz1cYXt7V4T8WQhTWWxVrn4ydx-2Gof1lgaMv-xf1neTzqsm7DRL1Q2_9VRqZUkpk
Bus from Arusha to Nairobi
Ave. Duration:
4h 24m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$8.92–$10.19

Modern Coast

Phone:
+254 709 897 000
Email:
customercare@modern.co.ke
Website:
modern.co.ke/
Bus from Nairobi to Kampala
Ave. Duration:
11h 17m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$0.70–$52.28

Buscar E.A Limited

Phone:
0790 700700
Email:
buscareltd@gmail.com
Website:
bus-car.co.ke/?fbclid=IwAR0ue-tmedLmaiQ3pC7R6TuzahIO7p698XH5v32MsQRE75qD18nAkNRKeR4#/
Bus from Nairobi to Kampala
Ave. Duration:
13h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$26.75–$44.81
Bus from Nairobi to Busia
Ave. Duration:
9h 9m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$17.83–$40.65
Bus from Busia to Kampala
Ave. Duration:
4h 21m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$8.03

Marangu Luxury Shuttles

Phone:
+254 203 555 780
Email:
info@marangushuttles.com
Website:
marangushuttles.com/
Bus from Arusha to Nairobi
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$28.80

Link Bus Services

Phone:
+256 414-255 426
Email:
info@link.co.ug
Bus from Kampala to Fort
Ave. Duration:
4h 31m
Frequency:
Hourly
Bus from Kasese to Fort
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every 3 hours

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Arusha to Fort Portal?

The cheapest way to get from Arusha to Fort Portal is to drive which costs $173.91 - $260.87 and takes 17h 42m.

What is the fastest way to get from Arusha to Fort Portal?

The fastest way to get from Arusha to Fort Portal is to drive which takes 17h 42m and costs $173.91 - $260.87 .

Is there a direct bus between Arusha and Fort Portal?

No, there is no direct bus from Arusha to Fort Portal. However, there are services departing from Arusha and arriving at Fort Portal via Nairobi, Petro Fuel Station and Kampala. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 32m.

How far is it from Arusha to Fort Portal?

The distance between Arusha and Fort Portal is 1027 km. The road distance is 1222.9 km.

How do I travel from Arusha to Fort Portal without a car?

The best way to get from Arusha to Fort Portal without a car is to bus which takes 23h 32m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Arusha to Fort Portal?

It takes approximately 7h 35m to get from Arusha to Fort Portal, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Arusha to Fort Portal bus from?

Arusha to Fort Portal bus services, operated by Kidia One Express, depart from Arusha station.

Train, bus or fly from Arusha to Fort Portal?

The best way to get from Arusha to Fort Portal is to bus which takes 23h 32m and costs . There are no good options to train or fly between Arusha to Fort Portal.

Where does the Arusha to Fort Portal bus arrive?

Arusha to Fort Portal bus services, operated by Kidia One Express, arrive at Nairobi station.

Can I drive from Arusha to Fort Portal?

Yes, the driving distance between Arusha to Fort Portal is 1223 km. It takes approximately 17h 42m to drive from Arusha to Fort Portal.

Where can I stay near Fort Portal?

There are 57+ hotels available in Fort Portal. Prices start at $8.35 per night.
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