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How to get fromBagamoyo to Zanzibar Islandby taxi, plane, ferry, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Bagamoyo to Zanzibar Island by taxi, plane, ferry, or train

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  1. Taxi, fly

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Bagamoyo to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ)plane plane DAR - ZNZ
    1h 24m
    $72–135

  2. Taxi, train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the taxi from Bagamoyo to Sogataxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Soga to Magufuli SGR Stntrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibarferry ferry
    4h 31m
    $40–183

  3. Taxi, ferry

    1. Take the taxi from Bagamoyo to Kimarataxi taxi
    2. Take the ferry from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibarferry ferry
    3h 44m
    $44–179

  4. Taxi, ferry via Zanzibar

    1. Take the taxi from Bagamoyo to Kimarataxi taxi
    2. Take the ferry from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibarferry ferry
    4h 9m
    $68–139

Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) flights

Calendar139Weekly Planes
Duration23 minAverage Duration
Ticket$16Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 147.1 km
  • Duration: 1h 24m

What companies run services between Bagamoyo, Tanzania and Zanzibar Island, Tanzania?

There is no direct connection from Bagamoyo to Zanzibar Island. However, you can take the taxi to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) airport then fly to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ). Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Kimara, take the bus to Posta Ya Zamani, walk to Dar es Salaam, then take the ferry to Zanzibar.

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