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How to get fromJohannesburg to Dar es Salaamby plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Johannesburg to Dar es Salaam by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR)plane plane JNB - DAR
    3h 55m
    $247–354

  2. Bus via Lusaka

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Lusakabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Intercity Bus Terminus to Ubungo Intl Bus Terminalbus bus
    2d 1h
    $130–164

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Lusakabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lusaka to Serenjebus bus
    3. Take the train from Serenje to Dar es salaamtrain train
    2d 19h

  4. Drive 3,292.2 km

    1. Drive from Johannesburg to Dar es Salaamcar car 3,292.2 km
    45h 24m
    $460–664

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Dar Es Salaambus bus
    3d 14h
    $189–253

Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) flights

Calendar39Weekly Planes
Duration5h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$182Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,470.3 km
  • Duration: 3h 55m

What companies run services between Johannesburg, South Africa and Dar es Salaam, Tanzania?

Air Tanzania, Airlink, and three other airlines fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Johannesburg to Msimbazi Police via Lusaka, Intercity Bus Terminus, Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal, and Ubungo in around 2d 1h.

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