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

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There are 4 ways to get from Marangu to Zanzibar Island 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
    2h 14m
    $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
    3h 5m
    $128–290

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

Calendar65Weekly Planes
Duration1h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$54Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 471.2 km
  • Duration: 2h 14m

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

There is no direct connection from Marangu to Zanzibar Island. However, you can take the taxi to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) airport then fly to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ). 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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