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How to get fromJohannesburg to Tanzaniaby plane, bus, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Johannesburg to Tanzania by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Julius Nyerere International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR)plane plane JNB - DAR
    3h 55m
    $240–347

  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
    $131–166

  3. Drive 3,292.2 km

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

  4. Fly to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport

    1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ)plane plane JNB - ZNZ
    4h 58m
    $283–448

  5. Fly to Dodoma Airport

    1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Dodoma Airport (DOD)plane plane JNB - DOD
    8h 19m
    $343–628

  6. Fly to Arusha

    1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Arusha (ARK)plane plane JNB - ARK
    7h 6m
    $366–633

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Dar Es Salaambus bus
    3d 14h
    $187–250

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

Calendar39Weekly Planes
Duration5h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$181Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,470.3 km
  • Duration: 3h 55m

What companies run services between Johannesburg, South Africa and 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 Gerezani via Lusaka, Intercity Bus Terminus, Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal, and Ubungo in around 2d 1h.

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