Buses to Arusha
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 Arusha, with straight-line distance and an estimated time at typical coach speeds including stops.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arusha to Moshi | Tanzania | 72 km (45 mi) | about 1 h 33 min |
| Arusha to Singida | Tanzania | 269 km (167 mi) | about 5 h 4 min |
| Arusha to Handeni | Tanzania | 273 km (170 mi) | about 5 h 9 min |
| Arusha to Bariadi | Tanzania | 306 km (190 mi) | about 5 h 45 min |
| Arusha to Tanga | Tanzania | 328 km (204 mi) | about 6 h 8 min |
| Arusha to Dodoma | Tanzania | 329 km (204 mi) | about 6 h 9 min |
| Arusha to Tarime | Tanzania | 341 km (212 mi) | about 6 h 22 min |
| Arusha to Bunda | Tanzania | 346 km (215 mi) | about 6 h 28 min |
| Arusha to Shinyanga | Tanzania | 364 km (226 mi) | about 6 h 46 min |
| Arusha to Musoma | Tanzania | 382 km (237 mi) | about 7 h 6 min |
| Arusha to Morogoro | Tanzania | 399 km (248 mi) | about 7 h 25 min |
| Arusha to Nzega | Tanzania | 400 km (248 mi) | about 7 h 25 min |
| Arusha to Dar es Salaam | Tanzania | 479 km (298 mi) | about 8 h 51 min |
| Arusha to Mwanza | Tanzania | 431 km (268 mi) | about 7 h 59 min |
| Arusha to Zanzibar | Tanzania | 418 km (259 mi) | about 7 h 45 min |
| Arusha to Mbeya | Tanzania | 712 km (442 mi) | about 13 h 1 min |
| Arusha to Kahama | Tanzania | 456 km (283 mi) | about 8 h 26 min |
| Arusha to Geita | Tanzania | 497 km (309 mi) | about 9 h 10 min |
| Arusha to Tabora | Tanzania | 465 km (289 mi) | about 8 h 36 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
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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.