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How to get fromKisii to Zanzibar Cityby car, plane, bus, or ferry

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There are 4 ways to get from Kisii to Zanzibar City by car, plane, bus, or ferry

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  1. Drive, fly

    best
    1. Drive from Kisii to Kisumu International Airport (KIS)car car
    2. Fly from Kisumu International Airport (KIS) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ)plane plane KIS - ZNZ
    6h 16m
    $333–419

  2. Bus, ferry via Dar es Salaam

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kisii to Nairobibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nairobi to Dar es Salaambus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibarferry ferry
    25h 12m
    $52–213

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Kisii to Nairobibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nairobi to Ubungo Intl Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibarferry ferry
    24h 1m
    $69–208

  4. Bus, ferry via Zanzibar

    1. Take the bus from Kisii to Nairobibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nairobi to Dar es Salaambus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibarferry ferry
    24h 52m

Kisumu International Airport (KIS) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) flights

Calendar38Weekly Planes
Duration4h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$72Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 964.1 km
  • Duration: 6h 16m

What companies run services between Kisii, Kenya and Zanzibar City, Tanzania?

There is no direct connection from Kisii to Zanzibar City. However, you can drive to Kisumu International Airport (KIS) 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 bus from Kisii to Zanzibar via Nairobi, Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal, Ubungo, Posta Ya Zamani, and Dar es Salaam in around 24h 1m.

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