There are 7 ways to get from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Tanzania by plane, bus, train, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Arusha
best- Fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Arusha (ARK)plane WIL - ARK
1h 11m$262–310Bus via Nairobi
cheapest- Take the bus from Nairobi to Ubungo Intl Bus Terminalbus
16h 26m$63–97Bus, train
- Take the bus from Nairobi to Moshibus
- Take the train from Moshi to Dar es Salaamtrain
18h 43m$78–90Drive 821.3 km
- Drive from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Dar es Salaamcar 821.3 km
12h 7m$102–148Fly to Kilimanjaro International Airport, taxi
- Fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)plane WIL - JRO
- Take the taxi from Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) to Arushataxi
1h 47m$370–550Bus
- Take the bus from Nairobi to Dar es Salaambus
18h 37m$80–102Bus #2
- Take the bus from Nairobi to Dar es Salaambus
22h 12m$102–105
Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Arusha (ARK) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Tanzania is to bus and train which costs $75 - $90 and takes 18h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Tanzania is to fly which takes 1h 11m and costs $260 - $310.
No, there is no direct bus from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Tanzania. However, there are services departing from Safari Park and arriving at Msimbazi Police via Nairobi and Ubungo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 26m.
The distance between Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) and Tanzania is 237 km. The road distance is 821.3 km.
The best way to get from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Tanzania without a car is to bus via Nairobi which takes 16h 26m and costs $60 - $100.
It takes approximately 1h 11m to get from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Tanzania, including transfers.
Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Tanzania bus services, operated by Marangu Luxury Shuttles, depart from Nairobi station.
The best way to get from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Tanzania is to fly which takes 1h 11m and costs $260 - $310. Alternatively, you can bus via Nairobi, which costs $60 - $100 and takes 16h 26m.
Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Tanzania bus services, operated by Marangu Luxury Shuttles, arrive at Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Tanzania is 821 km. It takes approximately 12h 7m to drive from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Tanzania.
What companies run services between Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL), Kenya and Tanzania?
FlexFlight ApS, Flightlink, and Safarilink fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Arusha (ARK) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Marangu Luxury Shuttles operates a bus from Nairobi to Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal once daily. Tickets cost $1–35 and the journey takes 13h 45m.
- Website
- flexflight.dk
Flights from Nairobi Wilson Airport to Arusha
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–650
- Website
- flysafarilink.com
Flights from Nairobi Wilson Airport to Arusha
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–650
- Website
- flightlink.co.tz
Flights from Nairobi Wilson Airport to Arusha
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $290–550
- Website
- airkenya.com
Flights from Nairobi Wilson Airport to Kilimanjaro International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–650
- Phone
- +255 800 11 0042
- info@trc.co.tz
- Website
- trc.co.tz
Train from Moshi to Dar es Salaam
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $7–17
- Schedules at
- trc.co.tz
- Book at
- eticketing.trc.co.tz
- 3rd Class Sitting
- $7
- 2nd Class Sitting
- $9
- 2nd Class Sleeping
- $16
- 3rd Class (sitting)
- $8
- 2nd Class
- $11
- 2nd Class ( sleeping)
- $17
- Phone
- +254 203 555 780
- info@marangushuttles.com
- Website
- marangushuttles.com
Bus from Nairobi to Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1–35
- Schedules at
- marangu.co.tz
- Book at
- busbora.co.tz
- Phone
- (+255) 784377027
- info@kidiaone.co.tz
- Website
- kidiaoneexpress.com
Bus from Nairobi to Moshi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 31m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $7
- Schedules at
- kidiaoneexpress.com
- Phone
- +254 724 581902
- Website
- tahmeedexpress.com
Bus from Nairobi to Dar es Salaam
- Ave. Duration
- 16h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–39
- Schedules at
- tahmeedexpress.com
- Single
- $18–21
- VIP
- $39
- Business
- $31
- Normal
- $31
- Phone
- +254 701 110011
- Website
- mozaico.co.ke
Bus from Nairobi to Dar es Salaam
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $41–44
- Schedules at
- mozaico.co.ke
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Estimated price
- $17–21
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