Rome2Rio

How to get fromBeira to Zanzibar Cityby plane, ferry, train, car, or bus

Find Transport to Zanzibar City

See all options

There are 3 ways to get from Beira to Zanzibar City by plane, ferry, train, car, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Beira (BEW) to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR)plane plane BEW - DAR
    2. Take the ferry from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibarferry ferry
    9h 4m
    $596–924

  2. Train, drive, bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Beira to Chuezatrain train
    2. Drive from Chueza to Wenela Bus Stncar car
    3. Take the bus from Wenela Bus Stn to RoadPortbus bus
    4. Take the bus from RoadPort to Ubungo Intl Bus Terminalbus bus
    5. Take the ferry from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibarferry ferry
    2d 20h
    $229–324

  3. Train, drive, bus, ferry via Mbeya

    1. Take the train from Beira to Aldeia Necungastrain train
    2. Drive from Aldeia Necungas to Petroda Clock Towercar car
    3. Take the bus from Petroda Clock Tower to Mzuzu Dry Cleanersbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Mzuzu to Karongabus bus
    5. Take the bus from Karonga to Songwebus bus
    6. Drive from Songwe to Mbeyacar car
    7. Take the train from Mbeya to Dar es salaamtrain train
    8. Take the ferry from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibarferry ferry
    2d 15h

Beira (BEW) to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration9h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$383Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Beira to Zanzibar City.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,610.7 km
  • Duration: 9h 4m

What companies run services between Beira, Mozambique and Zanzibar City, Tanzania?

There is no direct connection from Beira to Zanzibar City. However, you can take the taxi to Beira (BEW) airport, fly to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR), take the taxi to Dar es Salaam, then take the ferry to Zanzibar. Alternatively, you can take a train from Beira to Zanzibar via Aldeia Necungas, Petroda Clock Tower, Mzuzu, Karonga, Songwe, Mbeya, Dar es salaam, and Dar es Salaam in around 2d 15h.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Which side of Niagara Falls should I choose (and how do I get there)?, Which London airport should I choose?, and Getting around the Cyclades - to help you get the most out of your next trip.