Trains to Kigoma
Stations on record, the cities within reach by rail, and estimated times from distance.
Wikidata lists 1 railway station in Kigoma: Kigoma 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 Kigoma
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kigoma to Mwanza | Tanzania | 448 km (278 mi) | about 6 h 26 min |
| Kigoma to Mbeya | Tanzania | 615 km (382 mi) | about 8 h 50 min |
| Kigoma to Dodoma | Tanzania | 692 km (430 mi) | about 9 h 57 min |
| Kigoma to Arusha | Tanzania | 800 km (497 mi) | about 11 h 30 min |
| Kigoma to Morogoro | Tanzania | 915 km (568 mi) | about 13 h 9 min |
| Kigoma to Zanzibar | Tanzania | 1,069 km (664 mi) | about 15 h 22 min |
| Kigoma to Dar es Salaam | Tanzania | 1,088 km (676 mi) | about 15 h 39 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 Kigoma have?
Kigoma 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.