Dar es Salaam to Dodoma by train
Dodoma lies 397 km (246 mi) west of Dar es Salaam, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 5 h 42 min at the speeds typical of Tanzania rail, over roughly 484 km (301 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Dar es Salaam | Dodoma | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Tanzania | Tanzania |
| Population | 5.4 million | 765,179 |
| Elevation | 24 m (79 ft) | 1,125 m (3,691 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Africa/Dar_es_Salaam) | UTC+3 (Africa/Dar_es_Salaam) |
| Stations on record | Dar es Salaam Central Station, Dar es Salaam Kamata railway station, Dar es Salaam Central Station | none listed |
Where to book trains from Dar es Salaam to Dodoma
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Staying in Dodoma
Our booking partner lists 94 places to stay in Dodoma. Of the 54 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (33), and 2 are five-star. Guests have left 954 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Dodoma from Dar es Salaam?
397 km (246 mi) in a straight line, west of Dar es Salaam; by road roughly 484 km (301 mi).
How long does it take to get from Dar es Salaam to Dodoma by train?
About 5 h 42 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Dar es Salaam and Dodoma?
No, both are on Africa/Dar_es_Salaam at the moment.
Where can I stay in Dodoma?
Our booking partner lists 94 places to stay in Dodoma, bookable on this site.
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.