Bus Dar es Salaam to Dodoma - Compare all Companies

Compare all timetables for the bus from Dar es Salaam to Dodoma

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Dar es Salaam to Dodoma from various bus operators like Shabiby Line or Happy Nation Express for the next days.

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Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Shabiby Line	8h 0m	3:50 PM	Dar es Salaam	Ubungo Bus Terminal Bridge	11:50 PM	Dodoma	Bus Stop	Basic	$21	A Bus from Shabiby Line goes from Ubungo Bus Terminal Bridge, Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) at 12/4/2025 3:50:00 PM to Bus Stop, Dodoma (Tanzania) arriving at 12/4/2025 11:50:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
Shabiby Line	8h 0m	7:00 PM	Dar es Salaam	Ubungo Bus Terminal Bridge	3:00 AM	Dodoma	Bus Stop	Basic	$21	A Bus from Shabiby Line goes from Ubungo Bus Terminal Bridge, Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) at 12/4/2025 7:00:00 PM to Bus Stop, Dodoma (Tanzania) arriving at 12/5/2025 3:00:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
Shabiby Line	8h 0m	8:00 PM	Dar es Salaam	Ubungo Bus Terminal Bridge	4:00 AM	Dodoma	Bus Stop	Basic	$21	A Bus from Shabiby Line goes from Ubungo Bus Terminal Bridge, Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) at 12/4/2025 8:00:00 PM to Bus Stop, Dodoma (Tanzania) arriving at 12/5/2025 4:00:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
Shabiby Line	8h 0m	9:00 PM	Dar es Salaam	Ubungo Bus Terminal Bridge	5:00 AM	Dodoma	Bus Stop	Basic	$21	A Bus from Shabiby Line goes from Ubungo Bus Terminal Bridge, Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) at 12/4/2025 9:00:00 PM to Bus Stop, Dodoma (Tanzania) arriving at 12/5/2025 5:00:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
Shabiby Line	8h 0m	10:00 PM	Dar es Salaam	Ubungo Bus Terminal Bridge	6:00 AM	Dodoma	Bus Stop	Basic	$21	A Bus from Shabiby Line goes from Ubungo Bus Terminal Bridge, Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) at 12/4/2025 10:00:00 PM to Bus Stop, Dodoma (Tanzania) arriving at 12/5/2025 6:00:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Shabiby Line	8h 0m	8:30 AM	Dar es Salaam	Ubungo Bus Terminal Bridge	4:30 PM	Dodoma	Bus Stop	Basic	$21	A Bus from Shabiby Line goes from Ubungo Bus Terminal Bridge, Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) at 12/6/2025 8:30:00 AM to Bus Stop, Dodoma (Tanzania) arriving at 12/6/2025 4:30:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
Shabiby Line	8h 0m	9:30 AM	Dar es Salaam	Ubungo Bus Terminal Bridge	5:30 PM	Dodoma	Bus Stop	Basic	$21	A Bus from Shabiby Line goes from Ubungo Bus Terminal Bridge, Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) at 12/6/2025 9:30:00 AM to Bus Stop, Dodoma (Tanzania) arriving at 12/6/2025 5:30:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
Shabiby Line	8h 0m	10:00 AM	Dar es Salaam	Ubungo Bus Terminal Bridge	6:00 PM	Dodoma	Bus Stop	Basic	$21	A Bus from Shabiby Line goes from Ubungo Bus Terminal Bridge, Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) at 12/6/2025 10:00:00 AM to Bus Stop, Dodoma (Tanzania) arriving at 12/6/2025 6:00:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
Happy Nation Express	7h 55m	5:20 AM	Dar es Salaam	Bus Stop	1:15 PM	Dodoma	Bus Stop	Economy	$22	A Bus from Happy Nation Express goes from Bus Stop, Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) at 12/6/2025 5:20:00 AM to Bus Stop, Dodoma (Tanzania) arriving at 12/6/2025 1:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 55m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Dar es Salaam to Dodoma is $17 on 12/3/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Dar es Salaam and Dodoma

See here how frequent the connections between Dar es Salaam and Dodoma are, during different times and days of the week.

Saturday is the busiest day, with more than 15 daily buses from Dar es Salaam to Dodoma. Thursday has instead the fewest connections, with only 7 daily coaches between Dar es Salaam and Dodoma.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 12 buses from Dar es Salaam to Dodoma, while Night sees the fewest connections between Dar es Salaam and Dodoma, with 1 offers.

Facts about the bus from Dar es Salaam to Dodoma

Compare all providers like Shabiby Line and Happy Nation Express that travel 11 times every day by bus from Dar es Salaam to Dodoma in one click! Book your bus ticket from Dar es Salaam to Dodoma starting from $17!

Cheapest Bus	$17
Fastest Bus	7h 55m
Earliest Bus	3:50 PM
Latest Bus	11:55 PM
Daily Bus Routes	11 Ø
Distance	246.6 miles
Bus Companies	Shabiby Line and Happy Nation Express

Cheapest bus connections from Dar es Salaam to Dodoma

Every day, 11 buses from 2 bus companies leave Dar es Salaam for Dodoma: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 12/04/2025 and for the following days.

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$18

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$17

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The cheapest time to travel from Dar es Salaam to Dodoma

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Dar es Salaam to Dodoma, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $17, Saturday is the cheapest day for a bus from Dar es Salaam to Dodoma. Thursday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $18.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Dar es Salaam to Dodoma, with $17. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $21.

How to save money travelling from Dar es Salaam to Dodoma

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 Dar es Salaam to Dodoma 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 Dar es Salaam to Dodoma, 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 buses from Dar es Salaam to Dodoma are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Dar es Salaam to Dodoma

These are the most booked bus companies between Dar es Salaam to Dodoma from our users.

Shabiby Line from Dar es Salaam to Dodoma

Here you will find the key facts about the Shabiby Line bus route Dar es Salaam to Dodoma:

Cheapest Price	$21
Fastest Bus	8h 0m
Earliest Bus	3:50 PM
Last Bus	11:55 PM
Daily Connections	10 Ø
Found on	12/3/2025

All bus stations and stops in Dar es Salaam and Dodoma

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Dar es Salaam and Dodoma.

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Ubungo Bus Terminal Bridge

Baharini Bus Stop

Mbezi Magufuli Bus Stop

Kunduchi Beach Hotel

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Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Dar es Salaam to Dodoma? Compare all modes of transports from Dar es Salaam to Dodoma.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Dar es Salaam to Dodoma

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Dar es Salaam to Dodoma? Or which bus companies serve the route Dar es Salaam to Dodoma? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Dar es Salaam to Dodoma bus

How much does a Dar es Salaam Dodoma bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $17 and takes 8h 0m to reach Dodoma. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Dar es Salaam to Dodoma?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $17 and $22. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Dodoma.

On average, how many connections are available from Dar es Salaam to Dodoma each day?

Every day, the Dar es Salaam to Dodoma bus route is served by approximately 11 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Dar es Salaam to Dodoma take?

The fastest bus from Dar es Salaam to Dodoma is offered by Happy Nation Express and takes 7h 55m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $22. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Dar es Salaam to Dodoma?

The earliest bus arriving in Dodoma from Dar es Salaam starts at 3:50 PM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Dar es Salaam to Dodoma?

The latest bus trip departing from Dar es Salaam for Dodoma starts at 11:55 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Dar es Salaam Dodoma route?

When traveling by bus from Dar es Salaam to Dodoma, passengers can travel with Shabiby Line and Happy Nation Express. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Dar es Salaam and Dodoma?

You can check all the direct connections between Dar es Salaam and Dodoma by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Shabiby Line and Happy Nation Express.

What can I take with me on the Dar es Salaam to Dodoma bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Dar es Salaam Dodoma bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Dar es Salaam Dodoma 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 traveling 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 Dar es Salaam to Dodoma on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Dar es Salaam to Dodoma

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.

More bus routes to Dar es Salaam and to Dodoma

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Dar es Salaam and to Dodoma. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!