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How to get fromKabwe to Zanzibar Cityby train, plane, bus, or ferry

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There are 4 ways to get from Kabwe to Zanzibar City by train, plane, bus, or ferry

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  1. Train, fly to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Kabwe to Lusakatrain train
    2. Fly from Lusaka (LUN) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ)plane plane LUN - ZNZ
    12h 27m
    $292–693

  2. Train, bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Kabwe to Lusakatrain train
    2. Take the bus from Intercity Bus Terminus to Ubungo Intl Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibarferry ferry
    36h 22m
    $71–201

  3. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Kabwe Main Bus Stn to Kapiri Mposhibus bus
    2. Take the train from New Kapiri Mposhi to Dar es salaamtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibarferry ferry
    2d 3h

  4. Train, fly to Julius Nyerere International Airport, ferry

    1. Take the train from Kabwe to Lusakatrain train
    2. Fly from Lusaka (LUN) to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR)plane plane LUN - DAR
    3. Take the ferry from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibarferry ferry
    11h 59m
    $320–643

Lusaka (LUN) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) flights

Calendar19Weekly Planes
Duration6h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$208Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,693.9 km
  • Duration: 12h 27m

What companies run services between Kabwe, Zambia and Zanzibar City, Tanzania?

There is no direct connection from Kabwe to Zanzibar City. However, you can take the train to Lusaka, take the taxi to Lusaka (LUN) airport, fly to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ), walk to Zanzibar Airport, then take the shuttle to Stone Town. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kabwe to Zanzibar via Lusaka, Intercity Bus Terminus, Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal, Ubungo, Posta Ya Zamani, and Dar es Salaam in around 36h 22m.

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