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How to get fromJohannesburg to Zanzibar Northby plane, shuttle, bus, train, ferry, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Johannesburg to Zanzibar North by plane, shuttle, bus, train, ferry, or car

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  1. Fly to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, shuttle

    best
    1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ)plane plane JNB - ZNZ
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Zanzibar Airport to Nungwishuttle bus
    6h 1m
    $273–498

  2. Bus, ferry, shuttle

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Dar Es Salaambus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibarferry ferry
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Stone Town to Nungwishuttle bus
    3d 19h
    $233–361

  3. Bus, train, ferry, drive

    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 ferry from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibarferry ferry
    5. Drive from Zanzibar to Nungwicar car
    2d 23h

  4. Fly to Julius Nyerere International Airport, ferry, shuttle

    1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR)plane plane JNB - DAR
    2. Take the ferry from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibarferry ferry
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Stone Town to Nungwishuttle bus
    9h 1m
    $285–458

Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) flights

Calendar26Weekly Planes
Duration4h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$229Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 2,590.6 km
  • Duration: 6h 1m

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

There is no direct connection from Johannesburg to Zanzibar North. However, you can take the taxi to Johannesburg-Airport-JNB airport, fly to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ), walk to Zanzibar Airport, then take the shuttle to Nungwi. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Johannesburg to Nungwi via Lusaka, Serenje, Serenje, Dar es salaam, Dar es Salaam, and Zanzibar in around 2d 23h.

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