There are 4 ways to get from Lusaka to Dar es Salaam by plane, bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Lusaka (LUN) to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR)plane LUN - DAR
2h 54m$308–516Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Intercity Bus Terminus to Ubungo Intl Bus Terminalbus
28h 13m$58Bus, train
- Take the bus from Lusaka to Serenjebus
- Take the train from Serenje to Dar es salaamtrain
46h 43mDrive 1,945.5 km
- Drive from Lusaka to Dar es Salaamcar 1,945.5 km
29h 55m$286–413
Lusaka (LUN) to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lusaka to Dar es Salaam is to bus which costs $58 and takes 28h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Lusaka to Dar es Salaam is to fly which takes 2h 54m and costs $300 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Lusaka to Dar es Salaam. However, there are services departing from Intercity Bus Terminus and arriving at Msimbazi Police via Ubungo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 13m.
The distance between Lusaka and Dar es Salaam is 1536 km. The road distance is 1945.5 km.
The best way to get from Lusaka to Dar es Salaam without a car is to bus which takes 28h 13m and costs $58.
It takes approximately 2h 54m to get from Lusaka to Dar es Salaam, including transfers.
Lusaka to Dar es Salaam bus services, operated by SR Classic Coach, depart from Intercity Bus Terminus station.
The best way to get from Lusaka to Dar es Salaam is to fly which takes 2h 54m and costs $300 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $58 and takes 28h 13m.
Lusaka to Dar es Salaam bus services, operated by SR Classic Coach, arrive at Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal station.
Dar es Salaam is 1h ahead of Lusaka. It is currently 4:38 AM in Lusaka and 5:38 AM in Dar es Salaam.
What companies run services between Lusaka, Zambia and Dar es Salaam, Tanzania?
Turkish Airlines, Air Tanzania, and Zambia Airways fly from Lusaka (LUN) to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) once daily. Alternatively, SR Classic Coach operates a bus from Intercity Bus Terminus to Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal twice daily. Tickets cost $57 and the journey takes 28h.
- Website
- airtanzania.co.tz
Flights from Lusaka to Julius Nyerere International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $210–650
Flights from Lusaka to Julius Nyerere International Airport via Lubumbashi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $220–700
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Lusaka to Julius Nyerere International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $170–600
Flights from Lusaka to Julius Nyerere International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $310–650
- Phone
- +255 739 998 855
- Website
- tazarasite.com
Train from Serenje to Dar es salaam
- Ave. Duration
- 40h 32m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $30–35
- Schedules at
- tazarasite.com
- Mukuba M1
- $30–34
- Mukuba M2
- $35
- Phone
- +255 22 213 4567
- [email protected]
- Website
- srclassiccoach.co.tz
Bus from Intercity Bus Terminus to Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 28h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $57
- Schedules at
- srclassiccoach.co.tz
- Phone
- +260 973334200
- [email protected]
- Website
- juldan-motors.com
Bus from Lusaka to Serenje
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://juldan-motors.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Lusaka to Dar es Salaam is 1945 km. It takes approximately 29h 55m to drive from Lusaka to Dar es Salaam.
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