Buses to Antananarivo
The cities within coach range, estimated times from distance, and who sells the tickets.
Coaches cover the ground rail does not, and in most countries they are the cheapest way between cities. Below are the cities within practical coach range of Antananarivo, with straight-line distance and an estimated time at typical coach speeds including stops.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antananarivo to Antsirabe | Madagascar | 118 km (73 mi) | about 2 h 22 min |
| Antananarivo to Toamasina | Madagascar | 214 km (133 mi) | about 4 h 6 min |
| Antananarivo to Fianarantsoa | Madagascar | 286 km (178 mi) | about 5 h 23 min |
| Antananarivo to Mahajanga | Madagascar | 378 km (235 mi) | about 7 h 2 min |
| Antananarivo to Toliara | Madagascar | 636 km (395 mi) | about 11 h 39 min |
| Antananarivo to Antsiranana | Madagascar | 757 km (470 mi) | about 13 h 50 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
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How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.