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How to get fromDar es Salaam to Ukerewe Islandby plane, ferry, bus, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Dar es Salaam to Ukerewe Island by plane, ferry, bus, or train

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  1. Fly, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) to Mwanza Airport (MWZ)plane plane DAR - MWZ
    2. Take the ferry from Mwanza North Port to Nansioferry ferry
    4h 50m
    $114–249

  2. Train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Dar es Salaam to Mwanzatrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Mwanza North Port to Nansioferry ferry New Butiama
    41h 21m
    $16–29

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Magufuli Bus Terminal to Central Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Mwanza North Port to Nansioferry ferry New Butiama
    23h 11m
    $36–50

Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) to Mwanza Airport (MWZ) flights

Calendar43Weekly Planes
Duration2h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$131Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Dar es Salaam to Ukerewe Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 927.4 km
  • Duration: 4h 50m

What companies run services between Dar es Salaam, Tanzania and Ukerewe Island, Tanzania?

There is no direct connection from Dar es Salaam to Ukerewe Island. However, you can take the taxi to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) airport, fly to Mwanza Airport (MWZ), take the taxi to Mwanza North Port, then take the ferry to Nansio. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Temeke Mwisho to Nansio via Magufuli Bus Terminal, Central Bus Station, and Mwanza North Port in around 23h 11m.

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