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

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There are 8 ways to get from Johannesburg to Tanga by plane, bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Fly to Julius Nyerere International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR)plane plane JNB - DAR
    2. Take the bus from Dar es Salaam to Tangabus bus
    10h 19m
    $257–369

  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
    3. Take the bus from Dar es Salaam to Tangabus bus
    2d 7h
    $147–186

  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
    4. Take the bus from Dar es Salaam to Tangabus bus
    3d 2h

  4. Drive 3,422.1 km

    1. Drive from Johannesburg to Tangacar car 3,422.1 km
    47h 5m
    $478–690

  5. Fly to Mombasa, bus

    1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Mombasa (MBA)plane plane JNB - MBA
    2. Take the bus from Mombasa to Tangabus bus
    10h 18m
    $344–664

  6. Fly to Tanga Airport

    1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Tanga Airport (TGT)plane plane JNB - TGT
    5h 38m
    $276–683

  7. Fly to Ukunda, taxi, bus

    1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Ukunda (UKA)plane plane JNB - UKA
    2. Take the taxi from Ukunda (UKA) to Mombasataxi taxi
    3. Take the bus from Mombasa to Tangabus bus
    15h 10m
    $633–1,018

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Dar Es Salaambus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dar es Salaam to Tangabus bus
    3d 20h
    $204–270

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

Calendar39Weekly Planes
Duration5h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$181Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,808.2 km
  • Duration: 10h 19m

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

You can take a bus from Johannesburg to Tanga via Lusaka, Intercity Bus Terminus, Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal, Ubungo, and Dar es Salaam in around 2d 7h. Alternatively, Safair, FlexFlight ApS, and Auric Air Services Limited fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Tanga Airport (TGT) 4 times a week.

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