Handeni to Dar es Salaam by bus
Dar es Salaam lies 208 km (129 mi) south-east of Handeni, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 3 h 58 min including stops, over roughly 253 km (157 mi) of road.
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| Handeni | Dar es Salaam | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Tanzania | Tanzania |
| Population | 108,968 | 5.4 million |
| Elevation | 642 m (2,106 ft) | 24 m (79 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Africa/Dar_es_Salaam) | UTC+3 (Africa/Dar_es_Salaam) |
Where to book buses from Handeni to Dar es Salaam
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Staying in Dar es Salaam
Our booking partner lists 849 places to stay in Dar es Salaam. Of the 348 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (209), and 10 are five-star. Across 102 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.8 out of 10. Guests have left 38,561 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Dar es Salaam from Handeni?
208 km (129 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Handeni; by road roughly 253 km (157 mi).
How long does it take to get from Handeni to Dar es Salaam by bus?
About 3 h 58 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Handeni and Dar es Salaam?
No, both are on Africa/Dar_es_Salaam at the moment.
Where can I stay in Dar es Salaam?
Our booking partner lists 849 places to stay in Dar es Salaam, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
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- 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.