There are 5 ways to get from Dar es Salaam to Bukoba by plane, train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) to Bukoba (BKZ)plane DAR - BKZ
3h 16m$167–349Bus via Magufuli Bus Terminal
cheapest- Take the bus from Magufuli Bus Terminal to Bukoba Bus Terminalbus
22h 7m$38Train, bus
- Take the train from Magufuli SGR Stn to Dodoma Passenger Stntrain
- Take the bus from Dodoma to Bukobabus
21h 3m$56–70Drive 1,400.5 km
- Drive from Dar es Salaam to Bukobacar 1,400.5 km
21h 56m$174–252Bus
- Take the bus from Dar es Salaam to Bukobabus
24h 32m$55–70
Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) to Bukoba (BKZ) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dar es Salaam to Bukoba is to bus via Magufuli Bus Terminal which costs $38 and takes 22h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Dar es Salaam to Bukoba is to fly which takes 3h 16m and costs $160 - $350.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Dar es Salaam and arriving at Bukoba. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 24h 32m.
The distance between Dar es Salaam and Bukoba is 1036 km. The road distance is 1400.5 km.
The best way to get from Dar es Salaam to Bukoba without a car is to train and bus which takes 21h 3m and costs $55 - $70.
It takes approximately 3h 16m to get from Dar es Salaam to Bukoba, including transfers.
Dar es Salaam to Bukoba bus services, operated by City Boy Express, depart from Magufuli Bus Terminal station.
The best way to get from Dar es Salaam to Bukoba is to fly which takes 3h 16m and costs $160 - $350. Alternatively, you can bus via Magufuli Bus Terminal, which costs $38 and takes 22h 7m.
Dar es Salaam to Bukoba bus services, operated by City Boy Express, arrive at Bukoba Bus Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dar es Salaam to Bukoba is 1401 km. It takes approximately 21h 56m to drive from Dar es Salaam to Bukoba.
What companies run services between Dar es Salaam, Tanzania and Bukoba, Tanzania?
Air Tanzania flies from Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) to Bukoba (BKZ) twice daily. Alternatively, City Boy Express operates a bus from Magufuli Bus Terminal to Bukoba Bus Terminal once daily. Tickets cost $38 and the journey takes 20h 48m.
- Website
- airtanzania.co.tz
Flights from Julius Nyerere International Airport to Bukoba via Mwanza
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–310
- Phone
- +255 800 11 0042
- info@trc.co.tz
- Website
- trc.co.tz
Train from Magufuli SGR Stn to Dodoma Passenger Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6–14
- Schedules at
- sgrticket.trc.co.tz
- 3rd Class Sitting
- $6
- 2nd Class Sitting
- $8
- 2nd Class Sleeping
- $14
- Phone
- +254 701 110011
- Website
- mozaico.co.ke
Bus from Dodoma to Bukoba
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $46–49
- Schedules at
- mozaico.co.ke
Bus from Dar es Salaam to Bukoba
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–70
- Schedules at
- mozaico.co.ke
- Website
- cityboyexpress.co.tz
Bus from Magufuli Bus Terminal to Bukoba Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $38
- Schedules at
- cityboyexpress.com
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