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How to get fromBengaluru to Zanzibar Islandby bus, plane, or ferry

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There are 2 ways to get from Bengaluru to Zanzibar Island by bus, plane, or ferry

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  1. Bus, fly to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport

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    1. Take the bus from Shanthinagara Bus Station to Kempegowda International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ)plane plane BLR - ZNZ
    13h 16m
    $221–603

  2. Bus, fly to Julius Nyerere International Airport, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Shanthinagara Bus Station to Kempegowda International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR)plane plane BLR - DAR
    3. Take the ferry from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibarferry ferry
    15h 22m
    $269–853

Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) flights

Calendar29Weekly Planes
Duration11h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$221Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,812.5 km
  • Duration: 13h 16m

What companies run services between Bengaluru, India and Zanzibar Island, Tanzania?

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

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