What is the best way to travel from Arusha to Dodoma?
Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Carpool and Buses to Dodoma from Arusha. Look at different modes of transportation, search for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 3 available companies to find your perfect trip!
What is the cheapest way to reach Dodoma from Arusha?
You can reach Dodoma with just £13 by taking a Bus from Machame Investment, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.
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Machame Investment6h 30m006:00ArushaKilimanjaro express Station12:30DodomaBus Stop0EconomyA Bus from Machame Investment goes from Kilimanjaro express Station, Arusha (Tanzania) at 06/12/2025 06:00:00 to Bus Stop, Dodoma (Tanzania) arriving at 06/12/2025 12:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
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Machame Investment6h 30m007:00ArushaKilimanjaro express Station13:30DodomaBus Stop0EconomyA Bus from Machame Investment goes from Kilimanjaro express Station, Arusha (Tanzania) at 06/12/2025 07:00:00 to Bus Stop, Dodoma (Tanzania) arriving at 06/12/2025 13:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
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Machame Investment6h 30m008:30ArushaKilimanjaro express Station15:00DodomaBus Stop0EconomyA Bus from Machame Investment goes from Kilimanjaro express Station, Arusha (Tanzania) at 06/12/2025 08:30:00 to Bus Stop, Dodoma (Tanzania) arriving at 06/12/2025 15:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
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Machame Investment6h 30m011:00ArushaKilimanjaro express Station17:30DodomaBus Stop0EconomyA Bus from Machame Investment goes from Kilimanjaro express Station, Arusha (Tanzania) at 06/12/2025 11:00:00 to Bus Stop, Dodoma (Tanzania) arriving at 06/12/2025 17:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
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Machame Investment6h 30m014:00ArushaKilimanjaro express Station20:30DodomaBus Stop0EconomyA Bus from Machame Investment goes from Kilimanjaro express Station, Arusha (Tanzania) at 06/12/2025 14:00:00 to Bus Stop, Dodoma (Tanzania) arriving at 06/12/2025 20:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
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Zanzibar Private Tours6h 0m000:00ArushaKilimanjaro express Station06:00DodomaSite one area D0Premium EconomyA Car from Zanzibar Private Tours goes from Kilimanjaro express Station, Arusha (Tanzania) at 06/12/2025 00:00:00 to Site one area D, Dodoma (Tanzania) arriving at 06/12/2025 06:00:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £76 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
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Zanzibar Private Tours6h 0m001:00ArushaKilimanjaro express Station07:00DodomaSite one area D0Premium EconomyA Car from Zanzibar Private Tours goes from Kilimanjaro express Station, Arusha (Tanzania) at 06/12/2025 01:00:00 to Site one area D, Dodoma (Tanzania) arriving at 06/12/2025 07:00:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £76 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
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Zanzibar Private Tours6h 0m002:00ArushaKilimanjaro express Station08:00DodomaSite one area D0Premium EconomyA Car from Zanzibar Private Tours goes from Kilimanjaro express Station, Arusha (Tanzania) at 06/12/2025 02:00:00 to Site one area D, Dodoma (Tanzania) arriving at 06/12/2025 08:00:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £76 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
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Impala Shuttle6h 0m005:30ArushaKilimanjaro express Station11:30DodomaSite one area D0Premium EconomyA Car from Impala Shuttle goes from Kilimanjaro express Station, Arusha (Tanzania) at 06/12/2025 05:30:00 to Site one area D, Dodoma (Tanzania) arriving at 06/12/2025 11:30:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £288 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
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Impala Shuttle6h 0m008:30ArushaKilimanjaro express Station14:30DodomaSite one area D0Premium EconomyA Car from Impala Shuttle goes from Kilimanjaro express Station, Arusha (Tanzania) at 06/12/2025 08:30:00 to Site one area D, Dodoma (Tanzania) arriving at 06/12/2025 14:30:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £288 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
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What are the fastest trips from Arusha to Dodoma?
You can get to Dodoma from Arusha in just 6h 0m with a Carpool from Zanzibar Private Tours. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.
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Zanzibar Private Tours6h 0m000:00ArushaKilimanjaro express Station06:00DodomaSite one area D0Premium EconomyA Car from Zanzibar Private Tours goes from Kilimanjaro express Station, Arusha (Tanzania) at 06/12/2025 00:00:00 to Site one area D, Dodoma (Tanzania) arriving at 06/12/2025 06:00:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £76 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
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Zanzibar Private Tours6h 0m001:00ArushaKilimanjaro express Station07:00DodomaSite one area D0Premium EconomyA Car from Zanzibar Private Tours goes from Kilimanjaro express Station, Arusha (Tanzania) at 06/12/2025 01:00:00 to Site one area D, Dodoma (Tanzania) arriving at 06/12/2025 07:00:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £76 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
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Zanzibar Private Tours6h 0m002:00ArushaKilimanjaro express Station08:00DodomaSite one area D0Premium EconomyA Car from Zanzibar Private Tours goes from Kilimanjaro express Station, Arusha (Tanzania) at 06/12/2025 02:00:00 to Site one area D, Dodoma (Tanzania) arriving at 06/12/2025 08:00:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £76 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
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Impala Shuttle6h 0m005:30ArushaKilimanjaro express Station11:30DodomaSite one area D0Premium EconomyA Car from Impala Shuttle goes from Kilimanjaro express Station, Arusha (Tanzania) at 06/12/2025 05:30:00 to Site one area D, Dodoma (Tanzania) arriving at 06/12/2025 11:30:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £288 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
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Impala Shuttle6h 0m008:30ArushaKilimanjaro express Station14:30DodomaSite one area D0Premium EconomyA Car from Impala Shuttle goes from Kilimanjaro express Station, Arusha (Tanzania) at 06/12/2025 08:30:00 to Site one area D, Dodoma (Tanzania) arriving at 06/12/2025 14:30:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £288 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
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Machame Investment6h 30m006:00ArushaKilimanjaro express Station12:30DodomaBus Stop0EconomyA Bus from Machame Investment goes from Kilimanjaro express Station, Arusha (Tanzania) at 06/12/2025 06:00:00 to Bus Stop, Dodoma (Tanzania) arriving at 06/12/2025 12:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
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Machame Investment6h 30m007:00ArushaKilimanjaro express Station13:30DodomaBus Stop0EconomyA Bus from Machame Investment goes from Kilimanjaro express Station, Arusha (Tanzania) at 06/12/2025 07:00:00 to Bus Stop, Dodoma (Tanzania) arriving at 06/12/2025 13:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
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Machame Investment6h 30m008:30ArushaKilimanjaro express Station15:00DodomaBus Stop0EconomyA Bus from Machame Investment goes from Kilimanjaro express Station, Arusha (Tanzania) at 06/12/2025 08:30:00 to Bus Stop, Dodoma (Tanzania) arriving at 06/12/2025 15:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
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Machame Investment6h 30m011:00ArushaKilimanjaro express Station17:30DodomaBus Stop0EconomyA Bus from Machame Investment goes from Kilimanjaro express Station, Arusha (Tanzania) at 06/12/2025 11:00:00 to Bus Stop, Dodoma (Tanzania) arriving at 06/12/2025 17:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
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Machame Investment6h 30m014:00ArushaKilimanjaro express Station20:30DodomaBus Stop0EconomyA Bus from Machame Investment goes from Kilimanjaro express Station, Arusha (Tanzania) at 06/12/2025 14:00:00 to Bus Stop, Dodoma (Tanzania) arriving at 06/12/2025 20:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
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Bus from Arusha to Dodoma
What are the most popular stations in Arusha and Dodoma?
In Arusha, you will usually depart from Kilimanjaro express Station, Pablo Picasso Restaurant Coach Stop or Riverside Shuttles, while in Dodoma you will be arriving at Bus Stop or Site one area D, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.
How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience
Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Dodoma from Arusha? With 10 connections between 3 Carpool and Bus operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.
Look for the lowest price
Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Arusha and Dodoma, you can pay as low as £13 with a Bus from Machame Investment.Travel duration
Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Carpool from Zanzibar Private Tours: you will get to Dodoma in just 6h 0m.Comfort makes all the difference
You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Arusha and Dodoma are Machame Investment, Zanzibar Private Tours and Impala Shuttle, but be sure to check what they have to offer!Save money with deals, and always compare
One last tip? Even if you live in Arusha and Dodoma is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Arusha Airport or to Kisasa, and look at flights from Arusha Airport, and landing at . Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!Which companies offer a trip from Arusha to Dodoma?
The most popular companies between Arusha and Dodoma, are Machame Investment, Zanzibar Private Tours and Impala Shuttle. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Bus companies: Machame Investment
All you need to know when you travel from Arusha to Dodoma
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Arusha to Dodoma. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from Arusha to Dodoma
How can I reach Dodoma from Arusha?
Every day, there are on average 10 connections between Carpool and Bus, with which you can get to Dodoma from Arusha.
How far is Dodoma from Arusha?
The distance between Arusha and Dodoma is 329.0 km.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Arusha and Dodoma?
Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance.
On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 9 kgs of CO2, a train 12 kgs, a car 56 kgs, and a flight 81 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from Arusha to Dodoma?
You can get to Dodoma with just £13 by taking a Bus from Machame Investment.
What is the fastest way to get from Arusha to Dodoma?
While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Dodoma in just 6h 0m with a Carpool from Zanzibar Private Tours.
More routes to Arusha and to Dodoma
Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Arusha and to Dodoma. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!

