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How to get fromLindi to Zanzibar Cityby bus, ferry, taxi, or plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Lindi to Zanzibar City by bus, ferry, taxi, or plane

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  1. Bus, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Lindi Bus Terminal to Temeke Mwishobus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibarferry ferry
    7h 54m
    $32–163

  2. Taxi, fly to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport

    1. Take the taxi from Lindi to Mtwara (MYW)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Mtwara (MYW) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ)plane plane MYW - ZNZ
    7h 50m
    $188–418

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

    1. Take the taxi from Lindi to Mtwara (MYW)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Mtwara (MYW) to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR)plane plane MYW - DAR
    3. Take the ferry from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibarferry ferry
    5h 12m
    $186–468

Mtwara (MYW) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration6h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$135Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Lindi to Zanzibar City.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 538 km
  • Duration: 7h 54m

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

There is no direct connection from Lindi to Zanzibar City. However, you can take the bus to Temeke Mwisho, take the taxi to Dar es Salaam, then take the ferry to Zanzibar. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Mtwara (MYW) airport, fly to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ), walk to Zanzibar Airport, then take the shuttle to Stone Town.

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