Compare all timetables for the bus from Nairobi to Arusha
Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Nairobi to Arusha from various bus operators like Tahmeed Coach or Impala Shuttle for the next days.
| Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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| Impala Shuttle | 6h 30m | 08:00 | Nairobi | ICEA Bus Stop | 14:30 | Arusha | Riverside Shuttles | Basic | £20 |
A Bus from Impala Shuttle goes from ICEA Bus Stop, Nairobi (Kenya) at 06/12/2025 08:00:00 to Riverside Shuttles, Arusha (Tanzania) arriving at 06/12/2025 14:30:00. 50 Basic ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
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| Tahmeed Coach | 5h 0m | 04:30 | Nairobi | ICEA Bus Stop | 09:30 | Arusha | Kilimanjaro express Station | Premium Economy | £24 |
A Bus from Tahmeed Coach goes from ICEA Bus Stop, Nairobi (Kenya) at 06/12/2025 04:30:00 to Kilimanjaro express Station, Arusha (Tanzania) arriving at 06/12/2025 09:30:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 0m
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| Tahmeed Coach | 5h 0m | 16:00 | Nairobi | ICEA Bus Stop | 21:00 | Arusha | Kilimanjaro express Station | Premium Economy | £24 |
A Bus from Tahmeed Coach goes from ICEA Bus Stop, Nairobi (Kenya) at 06/12/2025 16:00:00 to Kilimanjaro express Station, Arusha (Tanzania) arriving at 06/12/2025 21:00:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 0m
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| Tahmeed Coach | 5h 0m | 04:00 | Nairobi | ICEA Bus Stop | 09:00 | Arusha | Kilimanjaro express Station | Business | £47 |
A Bus from Tahmeed Coach goes from ICEA Bus Stop, Nairobi (Kenya) at 06/12/2025 04:00:00 to Kilimanjaro express Station, Arusha (Tanzania) arriving at 06/12/2025 09:00:00. 50 Business ticket for £47 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 0m
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| Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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| Impala Shuttle | 6h 30m | 08:00 | Nairobi | ICEA Bus Stop | 14:30 | Arusha | Riverside Shuttles | Economy | £19 |
A Bus from Impala Shuttle goes from ICEA Bus Stop, Nairobi (Kenya) at 07/12/2025 08:00:00 to Riverside Shuttles, Arusha (Tanzania) arriving at 07/12/2025 14:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
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| Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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| Impala Shuttle | 6h 30m | 08:00 | Nairobi | ICEA Bus Stop | 14:30 | Arusha | Riverside Shuttles | Basic | £20 |
A Bus from Impala Shuttle goes from ICEA Bus Stop, Nairobi (Kenya) at 08/12/2025 08:00:00 to Riverside Shuttles, Arusha (Tanzania) arriving at 08/12/2025 14:30:00. 50 Basic ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
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| Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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| Impala Shuttle | 6h 30m | 08:00 | Nairobi | ICEA Bus Stop | 14:30 | Arusha | Riverside Shuttles | Economy | £19 |
A Bus from Impala Shuttle goes from ICEA Bus Stop, Nairobi (Kenya) at 10/12/2025 08:00:00 to Riverside Shuttles, Arusha (Tanzania) arriving at 10/12/2025 14:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
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| Tahmeed Coach | 5h 0m | 04:30 | Nairobi | ICEA Bus Stop | 09:30 | Arusha | Kilimanjaro express Station | Premium Economy | £24 |
A Bus from Tahmeed Coach goes from ICEA Bus Stop, Nairobi (Kenya) at 10/12/2025 04:30:00 to Kilimanjaro express Station, Arusha (Tanzania) arriving at 10/12/2025 09:30:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 0m
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| Tahmeed Coach | 5h 0m | 16:00 | Nairobi | ICEA Bus Stop | 21:00 | Arusha | Kilimanjaro express Station | Premium Economy | £24 |
A Bus from Tahmeed Coach goes from ICEA Bus Stop, Nairobi (Kenya) at 10/12/2025 16:00:00 to Kilimanjaro express Station, Arusha (Tanzania) arriving at 10/12/2025 21:00:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 0m
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| Tahmeed Coach | 5h 0m | 04:00 | Nairobi | ICEA Bus Stop | 09:00 | Arusha | Kilimanjaro express Station | Business | £47 |
A Bus from Tahmeed Coach goes from ICEA Bus Stop, Nairobi (Kenya) at 10/12/2025 04:00:00 to Kilimanjaro express Station, Arusha (Tanzania) arriving at 10/12/2025 09:00:00. 50 Business ticket for £47 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 0m
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| Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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| Impala Shuttle | 6h 30m | 08:00 | Nairobi | ICEA Bus Stop | 14:30 | Arusha | Riverside Shuttles | Basic | £20 |
A Bus from Impala Shuttle goes from ICEA Bus Stop, Nairobi (Kenya) at 11/12/2025 08:00:00 to Riverside Shuttles, Arusha (Tanzania) arriving at 11/12/2025 14:30:00. 50 Basic ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
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Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Nairobi to Arusha is £17 on 05/12/2025. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.
Frequency of bus connections between Nairobi and Arusha
Wednesday
is the busiest day, with more than 8 daily coaches from Nairobi to Arusha. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 1 daily coaches between Nairobi and Arusha.
The busiest time of the day is the Night, with 8 coaches from Nairobi to Arusha, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Nairobi and Arusha, with 4 offers.
Facts about coaches from Nairobi to Arusha
Compare all providers like Tahmeed Coach and Impala Shuttle that travel 3 times every day by bus from Nairobi to Arusha in one click! Book your bus ticket from Nairobi to Arusha starting from £17!
| Cheapest Bus | £17 |
| Fastest Bus | 5h 0m |
| Earliest Coach | 04:00 |
| Latest Coach | 08:00 |
| Daily Bus Connections | 3 Ø |
| Distance | 232.1 km |
| Coach Companies | Tahmeed Coach and Impala Shuttle |
Cheapest coach connections from Nairobi to Arusha
Every day, 3 buses from 2 coach companies leave Nairobi for Arusha: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 05/12/2025 and for the following days.
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday
01/12
Tuesday
02/12
Wednesday
03/12
Thursday
04/12
Friday
05/12
£17
Saturday
06/12
£18
Sunday
07/12
£20
Monday
08/12
£20
Tuesday
09/12
Wednesday
10/12
£20
Thursday
11/12
£20
Friday
12/12
£19
Saturday
13/12
£20
Sunday
14/12
£20
Monday
15/12
£20
Tuesday
16/12
£18
Wednesday
17/12
£20
Thursday
18/12
£19
Friday
19/12
Saturday
20/12
£20
Sunday
21/12
Monday
22/12
Tuesday
23/12
£20
Wednesday
24/12
£20
Thursday
25/12
£20
Friday
26/12
£20
Saturday
27/12
£20
Sunday
28/12
The cheapest time to travel from Nairobi to Arusha
With a price starting from £18, Saturday is the cheapest day for a coach from Nairobi to Arusha. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £20.
Night
is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Nairobi to Arusha, with £17. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £24.
How to save money travelling from Nairobi to Arusha
Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:
Book the ticket from Nairobi to Arusha in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Nairobi to Arusha, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.
If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later coaches from Nairobi to Arusha are also emptier.All bus stations and stops in Nairobi and Arusha
The map below shows you where to find all the bus stations in Nairobi and Arusha.
Compare the bus with other modes of transport
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Nairobi to Arusha.
Service and Comfort on the bus from Nairobi to Arusha
Want to know which seat classes are available on the coaches from Nairobi to Arusha? Or which bus companies serve the route Nairobi to Arusha? Below you will find answers to your questions.
FAQs about the Nairobi to Arusha bus
How much does a Nairobi - Arusha coach trip cost?
This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Nairobi - Arusha bus trip is available from £17 and takes 6h 30m. Compare offers and save money!
How much could I save by comparing buses from Nairobi to Arusha?
The connection Nairobi to Arusha is offered by 2 companies with ticket prices ranging from £17 to £47. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you will get the cheapest ticket price.
How many connections are available for the Nairobi - Arusha route on average every day?
Each day, the bus route from Nairobi to Arusha is offered by roughly 3 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.
How long does a bus to Arusha from Nairobi take?
The quickest coach from Nairobi to Arusha is provided by Tahmeed Coach and takes 5h 0m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £47. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.
What time is the first bus from Nairobi to Arusha?
The earliest bus to Arusha departs from Nairobi at 04:00. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.
What time is the last coach from Nairobi to Arusha?
The latest bus to Arusha departs from Nairobi at 08:00. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.
Which bus companies serve the Nairobi - Arusha route?
Passengers looking to travel from Nairobi to Arusha can travel with Tahmeed Coach and Impala Shuttle. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.
Is there a direct bus between Nairobi and Arusha?
You can check all the direct connections between Nairobi and Arusha by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Tahmeed Coach and Impala Shuttle.
What can I take with me on the bus to Arusha from Nairobi?
Depending on which provider you travel with, what you are allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Nairobi Arusha bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.
What equipment is available for the Nairobi Arusha bus route?
The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make travelling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Nairobi to Arusha on your planned travel date.
Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Nairobi to Arusha
Basic
Name referring to the typical seat you will find with companies that don’t distinguish between different classes.
Economy
The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.
Premium Economy
A mix between Economy and Business, it offers extra legroom, WI-FI and possible snacks.
Business
Comfortable seating, food and drink service, accompanied generally by ticket flexibility.
More bus routes to Nairobi and to Arusha
Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Nairobi and to Arusha. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!
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Popular Airport Transfers to Nairobi and to Arusha
