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

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

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  1. Taxi to Kilimanjaro International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Kilimanjaro to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ)plane plane JRO - ZNZ
    5h 17m
    $131–237

  2. Taxi, train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the taxi from Kilimanjaro to Moshitaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Moshi to Dar es Salaamtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibarferry ferry
    13h 38m
    $40–184

  3. Taxi, bus, ferry

    1. Take the taxi from Kilimanjaro to Moshitaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Moshi to Dar es Salaambus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibarferry ferry
    14h 26m
    $40–191

  4. Taxi to Arusha, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Kilimanjaro to Arusha-Airport-ARKtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Arusha (ARK) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ)plane plane ARK - ZNZ
    6h 8m
    $122–295

Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) flights

Calendar65Weekly Planes
Duration1h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$56Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 490.9 km
  • Duration: 5h 17m

What companies run services between Kilimanjaro, Tanzania and Zanzibar City, Tanzania?

There is no direct connection from Kilimanjaro to Zanzibar City. However, you can take the taxi to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) airport, fly to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ), walk to Zanzibar Airport, then take the shuttle to Stone Town. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Moshi, take the train to Dar es Salaam, take the taxi to Dar es Salaam, then take the ferry to Zanzibar.

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