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How to get fromJohannesburg to Mwanzaby plane, bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Johannesburg to Mwanza by plane, bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Fly to Mwanza Airport

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    1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Mwanza Airport (MWZ)plane plane JNB - MWZ
    7h 43m
    $277–732

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Lusakabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Intercity Bus Terminus to Ubungo Intl Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Magufuli Bus Terminal to Central Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 20h
    $167–224

  3. Bus, train via Serenje

    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
    4. Take the train from Dar es Salaam to Mwanzatrain train
    4d 10h

  4. Drive 3,363.4 km

    1. Drive from Johannesburg to Mwanzacar car 3,363.4 km
    2d 4h
    $470–678

  5. Fly to Geita, taxi

    1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Geita (GIT)plane plane JNB - GIT
    2. Take the taxi from Geita (GIT) to Mwanzataxi taxi
    13h 22m
    $298–737

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Dar Es Salaambus bus
    2. Take the train from Dar es Salaam to Mwanzatrain train
    5d 5h
    $203–279

Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Mwanza Airport (MWZ) flights

Calendar19Weekly Planes
Duration8h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$250Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,713.8 km
  • Duration: 7h 43m

What companies run services between Johannesburg, South Africa and Mwanza, Tanzania?

Air Tanzania, Airlink, and two other airlines fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Mwanza Airport (MWZ) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Johannesburg to Central Bus Station via Lusaka, Intercity Bus Terminus, Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal, Ubungo, Kimara, and Magufuli Bus Terminal in around 2d 20h.

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