Dar es Salaam to Arusha

Dar es Salaam to Arusha

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Dar es Salaam to Arusha Schedule

Dar es Salaam to Arusha Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Zanzibar Private Tours Tourist 01:00 - 02:00TZS 153,464
Zanzibar Private Tours Tourist 03:00 - 04:00TZS 153,464
Zanzibar Private Tours Tourist 04:00 - 08:00TZS 276,235
Tanzania Safari Radar Comfort 06:30 - 16:55TZS 75,896
Coastal Aviation Economy #CQ13108:00 - 10:15TZS 535,966
Zanzibar Private Tours Tourist 11:00 - 15:00TZS 276,235
Precision Air Economy #PW42612:30 - 14:40TZS 268,694
Zanzibar Private Tours Tourist 15:00 - 16:00TZS 153,464
Precision Air Economy 16:25 - 08:40TZS 257,874
Zanzibar Private Tours Tourist 19:00 - 20:00TZS 153,464
Zanzibar Private Tours Tourist 20:00 - 00:00TZS 276,235
Zanzibar Private Tours Tourist 22:00 - 02:00TZS 276,235

Transportation from Dar es Salaam to Arusha

Facts about the transport from Dar es Salaam to Arusha

Cheapest Transport$44
Fastest Transport1h
Earliest Departure12:00 午前
Latest Departure11:00 午後
Departures per day59
Distance50 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAuric Air, Coastal Aviation, Hahn Air Systems, Marangu Coach, Precision Air, Tilisho Safaris, Zanzibar Private Tours

How to get from Dar es Salaam to Arusha

Travelling between Dar es Salaam and Arusha is possible by Flight, bus and van. Van guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 253.04 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 43.73.

How long does it take to get from Dar es Salaam to Arusha?

It can take you anywhere between 1 and 11 hours to travel between Dar es Salaam and Arusha depending on the means of transport you choose.

Van is the fastest way to travel between Dar es Salaam and Arusha. Van will bring you to your destination in 1h. Bus does a much slower job and take about 11h to reach Arusha.

How much does it cost to get from Dar es Salaam to Arusha?

Travelling between Dar es Salaam and Arusha can be as cheap as USD 43.73 if you opt for a Tilisho Safaris bus and as expensive as USD 253.04 if you buy a Auric Air flight ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Dar es Salaam and Arusha ?

  • 48 from Dar es Salaam to Arusha starting from 00:00 Dar Es Salaam Transfer until 23:00 Dar Es Salaam Transfer
  • 6 from Dar es Salaam to Arusha starting from 07:15 Dar es Salaam Airport until 16:15 Dar es Salaam Airport
  • 5 from Dar es Salaam to Arusha starting from 04:00 Ubungo Bus Station until 07:00 Shekilango Bus Stop

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Dar es Salaam to Arusha.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Dar es Salaam to Arusha, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 77.98.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between Dar es Salaam and Arusha

Auric Air, Coastal Aviation, Hahn Air Systems, Precision Air

Bus

Travelling from Dar es Salaam to Arusha overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Dar es Salaam and Arusha

Marangu Coach, Tilisho Safaris

Van

Vans are a great alternative - or, in many cases - your only option - if you need to travel overland within one and the same province or neighbouring provinces or states. Vans ply the roads between Dar es Salaam and Arusha, too.

Things to remember: When travelling by van with huge luggage buying a separate seat for your suitcase or backpack is a good idea. Do not expect there is a roomy luggage compartment in a van - there is actually none and your fellow passengers are unlikely to appreciate your luggage stuck under their feet, alas.

Companies operating vans between Dar es Salaam and Arusha

Zanzibar Private Tours

What is the most popular transport to get from Dar es Salaam to Arusha?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Bus remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 70% opted for a bus
  • 30% decided to fly