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How to get fromKampala to Zanzibar Islandby bus, plane, or ferry

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There are 4 ways to get from Kampala to Zanzibar Island by bus, plane, or ferry

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  1. Bus, fly to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from Gapco - Post Office to Entebbe Townbus bus
    2. Fly from Entebbe (EBB) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ)plane plane EBB - ZNZ
    5h 6m

  2. Bus, ferry via Dar es Salaam

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kampala to Ubungo Intl Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibarferry ferry
    28h 33m
    $57–186

  3. Bus, fly to Julius Nyerere International Airport, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Gapco - Post Office to Entebbe Townbus bus
    2. Fly from Entebbe (EBB) to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR)plane plane EBB - DAR
    3. Take the ferry from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibarferry ferry
    7h 38m

  4. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Kampala to Dar es Salaambus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibarferry ferry
    33h 10m
    $90–180

Entebbe (EBB) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) flights

Calendar15Weekly Planes
Duration3h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$222Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,065.9 km
  • Duration: 5h 6m

What companies run services between Kampala, Uganda and Zanzibar Island, Tanzania?

There is no direct connection from Kampala to Zanzibar Island. However, you can take the bus to Entebbe Town, take the taxi to Entebbe (EBB) airport, then fly to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ). Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kampala to Zanzibar via Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal, Ubungo, Posta Ya Zamani, and Dar es Salaam in around 28h 33m.

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