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

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There are 4 ways to get from Marangu 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 Marangu 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
    3h 23m
    $127–232

  2. Train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Moshi to Dar es Salaamtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibarferry ferry
    11h 44m
    $36–179

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Moshi to Dar es Salaambus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibarferry ferry
    12h 32m
    $36–187

  4. Taxi to Arusha, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Marangu to Arusha-Airport-ARKtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Arusha (ARK) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ)plane plane ARK - ZNZ
    4h 14m
    $118–290

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: 478.5 km
  • Duration: 3h 23m

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

There is no direct connection from Marangu 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 a vehicle from Marangu to Zanzibar via Moshi, Dar es Salaam, and Dar es Salaam in around 11h 44m.

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