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

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

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  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
    13h 49m
    $572–1,314

  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
    $205–364

  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 14h

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

Calendar16Weekly Planes
Duration14h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$450Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,613.6 km
  • Duration: 13h 49m

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 14h.

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