Trains to Arusha
Stations on record, the cities within reach by rail, and estimated times from distance.
Wikidata lists 1 railway station in Arusha: Arusha Central Train Station. Which one a service uses is set by the operator, so check the station name on the ticket, not just the city.
Rail routes from Arusha
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arusha to Dodoma | Tanzania | 329 km (204 mi) | about 4 h 44 min |
| Arusha to Morogoro | Tanzania | 399 km (248 mi) | about 5 h 44 min |
| Arusha to Zanzibar | Tanzania | 418 km (259 mi) | about 6 h |
| Arusha to Mwanza | Tanzania | 431 km (268 mi) | about 6 h 11 min |
| Arusha to Dar es Salaam | Tanzania | 479 km (298 mi) | about 6 h 53 min |
| Arusha to Mbeya | Tanzania | 712 km (442 mi) | about 10 h 14 min |
| Arusha to Kigoma | Tanzania | 800 km (497 mi) | about 11 h 30 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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Common questions
Which railway stations does Arusha have?
Arusha Central Train Station.
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.