Driving from Kigoma to Bukoba
Bukoba lies 463 km (288 mi) north-east of Kigoma, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 7 h 4 min without stops, over roughly 565 km (351 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Kigoma | Bukoba | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Tanzania | Tanzania |
| Population | 232,388 | 144,938 |
| Elevation | 769 m (2,523 ft) | 1,149 m (3,770 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Africa/Dar_es_Salaam) | UTC+3 (Africa/Dar_es_Salaam) |
Where to book car hire from Kigoma to Bukoba
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Staying in Bukoba
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Common questions
How far is Bukoba from Kigoma?
463 km (288 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Kigoma; by road roughly 565 km (351 mi).
How long does it take to get from Kigoma to Bukoba by car?
About 7 h 4 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kigoma and Bukoba?
No, both are on Africa/Dar_es_Salaam at the moment.
Where these facts come from
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- 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.