Buses to Tanga
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 Tanga, with straight-line distance and an estimated time at typical coach speeds including stops.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tanga to Zanzibar | Tanzania | 122 km (76 mi) | about 2 h 27 min |
| Tanga to Handeni | Tanzania | 126 km (79 mi) | about 2 h 31 min |
| Tanga to Kibaha | Tanzania | 190 km (118 mi) | about 3 h 39 min |
| Tanga to Dar es Salaam | Tanzania | 196 km (122 mi) | about 3 h 46 min |
| Tanga to Morogoro | Tanzania | 251 km (156 mi) | about 4 h 46 min |
| Tanga to Moshi | Tanzania | 274 km (170 mi) | about 5 h 10 min |
| Tanga to Arusha | Tanzania | 328 km (204 mi) | about 6 h 8 min |
| Tanga to Dodoma | Tanzania | 391 km (243 mi) | about 7 h 16 min |
| Tanga to Ifakara | Tanzania | 433 km (269 mi) | about 8 h 1 min |
| Tanga to Iringa | Tanzania | 481 km (299 mi) | about 8 h 52 min |
| Tanga to Singida | Tanzania | 483 km (300 mi) | about 8 h 55 min |
| Tanga to Mtwara | Tanzania | 590 km (367 mi) | about 10 h 50 min |
| Tanga to Mwanza | Tanzania | 744 km (462 mi) | about 13 h 36 min |
| Tanga to Mbeya | Tanzania | 755 km (469 mi) | about 13 h 48 min |
| Tanga to Kahama | Tanzania | 733 km (456 mi) | about 13 h 25 min |
| Tanga to Geita | Tanzania | 800 km (497 mi) | about 14 h 36 min |
| Tanga to Tabora | Tanzania | 695 km (432 mi) | about 12 h 43 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.