Buses to Mwanza
The cities within coach range, estimated times from distance, and who sells the tickets.
Coaches cover the ground rail does not, and in most countries they are the cheapest way between cities. Below are the cities within practical coach range of Mwanza, with straight-line distance and an estimated time at typical coach speeds including stops.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mwanza to Sengerema | Tanzania | 32 km (20 mi) | about 50 min |
| Mwanza to Geita | Tanzania | 84 km (52 mi) | about 1 h 45 min |
| Mwanza to Bunda | Tanzania | 121 km (75 mi) | about 2 h 25 min |
| Mwanza to Bariadi | Tanzania | 124 km (77 mi) | about 2 h 29 min |
| Mwanza to Shinyanga | Tanzania | 140 km (87 mi) | about 2 h 46 min |
| Mwanza to Kahama | Tanzania | 150 km (93 mi) | about 2 h 57 min |
| Mwanza to Musoma | Tanzania | 151 km (94 mi) | about 2 h 57 min |
| Mwanza to Bukoba | Tanzania | 179 km (111 mi) | about 3 h 27 min |
| Mwanza to Nzega | Tanzania | 192 km (119 mi) | about 3 h 41 min |
| Mwanza to Tarime | Tanzania | 208 km (129 mi) | about 3 h 59 min |
| Mwanza to Tabora | Tanzania | 278 km (173 mi) | about 5 h 14 min |
| Mwanza to Singida | Tanzania | 327 km (203 mi) | about 6 h 8 min |
| Mwanza to Dar es Salaam | Tanzania | 853 km (530 mi) | about 15 h 33 min |
| Mwanza to Dodoma | Tanzania | 514 km (319 mi) | about 9 h 28 min |
| Mwanza to Zanzibar | Tanzania | 807 km (502 mi) | about 14 h 44 min |
| Mwanza to Arusha | Tanzania | 431 km (268 mi) | about 7 h 59 min |
| Mwanza to Mbeya | Tanzania | 712 km (443 mi) | about 13 h 2 min |
| Mwanza to Morogoro | Tanzania | 712 km (443 mi) | about 13 h 2 min |
| Mwanza to Tanga | Tanzania | 744 km (462 mi) | about 13 h 36 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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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
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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.