Sumbawanga to Katumba by bus
Katumba lies 261 km (162 mi) south-east of Sumbawanga, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 4 h 56 min including stops, over roughly 319 km (198 mi) of road.
| Sumbawanga | Katumba | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Tanzania | Tanzania |
| Population | 303,986 | 108,558 |
| Elevation | 1,833 m (6,014 ft) | 1,387 m (4,551 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Africa/Dar_es_Salaam) | UTC+3 (Africa/Dar_es_Salaam) |
Where to book buses from Sumbawanga to Katumba
We take no bookings for these providers and hold no reservation with them. The provider you choose handles payment, confirmation, changes and refunds. How that works.
Staying in Katumba
Live rooms and prices for Katumba are in the search below.
Book a hotel in Katumba
Live rooms and prices from our booking partner, booked and paid for here. Free cancellation is marked where it applies.
Common questions
How far is Katumba from Sumbawanga?
261 km (162 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Sumbawanga; by road roughly 319 km (198 mi).
How long does it take to get from Sumbawanga to Katumba by bus?
About 4 h 56 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Sumbawanga and Katumba?
No, both are on Africa/Dar_es_Salaam at the moment.
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.