Buses to Shinyanga
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 Shinyanga, with straight-line distance and an estimated time at typical coach speeds including stops.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shinyanga to Nzega | Tanzania | 67 km (42 mi) | about 1 h 27 min |
| Shinyanga to Kahama | Tanzania | 93 km (58 mi) | about 1 h 55 min |
| Shinyanga to Bariadi | Tanzania | 115 km (71 mi) | about 2 h 18 min |
| Shinyanga to Mwanza | Tanzania | 140 km (87 mi) | about 2 h 46 min |
| Shinyanga to Sengerema | Tanzania | 140 km (87 mi) | about 2 h 46 min |
| Shinyanga to Geita | Tanzania | 159 km (99 mi) | about 3 h 6 min |
| Shinyanga to Tabora | Tanzania | 164 km (102 mi) | about 3 h 12 min |
| Shinyanga to Bunda | Tanzania | 189 km (118 mi) | about 3 h 39 min |
| Shinyanga to Singida | Tanzania | 195 km (121 mi) | about 3 h 45 min |
| Shinyanga to Musoma | Tanzania | 244 km (152 mi) | about 4 h 38 min |
| Shinyanga to Tarime | Tanzania | 278 km (173 mi) | about 5 h 14 min |
| Shinyanga to Bukoba | Tanzania | 315 km (196 mi) | about 5 h 54 min |
| Shinyanga to Dar es Salaam | Tanzania | 737 km (458 mi) | about 13 h 28 min |
| Shinyanga to Dodoma | Tanzania | 379 km (236 mi) | about 7 h 3 min |
| Shinyanga to Zanzibar | Tanzania | 698 km (434 mi) | about 12 h 46 min |
| Shinyanga to Arusha | Tanzania | 364 km (226 mi) | about 6 h 46 min |
| Shinyanga to Mbeya | Tanzania | 582 km (362 mi) | about 10 h 42 min |
| Shinyanga to Morogoro | Tanzania | 586 km (364 mi) | about 10 h 46 min |
| Shinyanga to Tanga | Tanzania | 649 km (403 mi) | about 11 h 53 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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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.