How far is Arusha from Dar es Salaam?

The distance between the two cities is 298 miles (480 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Arusha to Dar es Salaam?

Most of the buses traveling from Arusha to Dar es Salaam leave from Arusha Bus Stand and arrive at Ubungo Bus Terminal Bridge Dar-es-Salaam (Dar Express). These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

Bus Arusha to Dar es Salaam from $24 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Arusha to Dar es Salaam on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:30pm	Coco's Restaurant	9h 30m	5:00am	Shekilango Road Bus Stop	No tags
Bus	8:00pm	Coco's Restaurant	10h 30m	6:30am	Shekilango Road Bus Stop	No tags
Bus	9:00pm	Coco's Restaurant	10h	7:00am	Shekilango Road Bus Stop	No tags
Bus	9:00pm	Coco's Restaurant	10h 30m	7:30am	Shekilango Road Bus Stop	No tags
Bus	10:00pm	Coco's Restaurant	10h 30m	8:30am	Shekilango Road Bus Stop	No tags

Get from Arusha to Dar es Salaam

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 10 hours and with fares starting at just $29, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

9bus per day

10hAverage Duration

294 milesDistance

12kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Arusha and Dar es Salaam?

Stops in Arusha

A
Arusha Bus Stand
Makongoro Rd, Arusha, Tanzania
B
Arusha Riverside Shuttle Bus Terminal
Riverside Shuttle, Sokoine Rd, Arusha, Tanzania
C
Kijenge Supermarket Complex
Corner of Simeon Road and Vijana Road, near Impala roundabout, Arusha, Tanzania
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Stops in Dar es Salaam

A
Ubungo Bus Terminal Bridge Dar-es-Salaam (Dar Express)
Morogoro Rd, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Arusha to Dar es Salaam by bus

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The cheapest trip from Arusha to Dar es Salaam was searched and found on Nov 24, 2025 with a price of $24

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Arusha to Dar es Salaam, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $24 to $28 for a bus ticket from Arusha to Dar es Salaam based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $24 which is on 2025-11-26.