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How to get fromKahama to Zanzibar Cityby bus, train, ferry, taxi, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Kahama to Zanzibar City by bus, train, ferry, taxi, or plane

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  1. Bus, train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Kahama to Dodomabus bus
    2. Take the train from Dodoma Passenger Stn to Magufuli SGR Stntrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibarferry ferry
    17h 16m
    $49–189

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kahama to Dar es Salaambus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibarferry ferry
    19h 10m
    $40–169

  3. Taxi to Tabora, fly to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport

    1. Take the taxi from Kahama to Tabora (TBO)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Tabora (TBO) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ)plane plane TBO - ZNZ
    11h 7m
    $230–529

  4. Bus, ferry via Kibamba

    1. Take the bus from Kahama Bus Stand to Magufuli Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibarferry ferry
    29h 59m
    $79–146

  5. Taxi to Mwanza Airport, fly to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport

    1. Take the taxi from Kahama to Mwanza Airport (MWZ)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Mwanza Airport (MWZ) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ)plane plane MWZ - ZNZ
    8h 53m
    $205–286

  6. Taxi to Mwanza Airport, fly to Julius Nyerere International Airport, ferry

    1. Take the taxi from Kahama to Mwanza Airport (MWZ)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Mwanza Airport (MWZ) to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR)plane plane MWZ - DAR
    3. Take the ferry from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibarferry ferry
    9h 11m
    $193–436

Tabora (TBO) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) flights

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration6h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$182Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Kahama to Zanzibar City.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,115.6 km
  • Duration: 17h 16m

What companies run services between Kahama, Shinyanga, Tanzania and Zanzibar City, Tanzania?

There is no direct connection from Kahama to Zanzibar City. However, you can take the bus to Dodoma, take the taxi to Dodoma Passenger Stn, take the train to Magufuli SGR Stn, walk to Dar es Salaam, then take the ferry to Zanzibar. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Tabora (TBO) airport, fly to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ), walk to Zanzibar Airport, then take the shuttle to Stone Town.

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