Rome2Rio

How to get fromMasindi Port to Zanzibar Cityby taxi, bus, plane, or ferry

Find Transport to Zanzibar City

See all options

There are 4 ways to get from Masindi Port to Zanzibar City by taxi, bus, plane, or ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Taxi, bus, fly to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Masindi Port to Masinditaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Masindi to Kampalabus bus
    3. Fly from Entebbe (EBB) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ)plane plane EBB - ZNZ
    10h 28m

  2. Taxi, bus, ferry via Dar es Salaam

    1. Take the taxi from Masindi Port to Masinditaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Masindi to Kampalabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kampala to Ubungo Intl Bus Terminalbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibarferry ferry
    33h 19m

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

    1. Take the taxi from Masindi Port to Masinditaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Masindi to Kampalabus bus
    3. Fly from Entebbe (EBB) to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR)plane plane EBB - DAR
    4. Take the ferry from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibarferry ferry
    11h 51m

  4. Taxi, bus, ferry

    1. Take the taxi from Masindi Port to Masinditaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Masindi to Kampalabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kampala to Dar es Salaambus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibarferry ferry
    37h 59m

Entebbe (EBB) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) flights

Calendar15Weekly Planes
Duration3h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$219Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Masindi Port to Zanzibar City.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,334.5 km
  • Duration: 10h 28m

What companies run services between Masindi Port, Uganda and Zanzibar City, Tanzania?

There is no direct connection from Masindi Port to Zanzibar City. However, you can take the taxi to Masindi, take the bus to Kampala, walk to Dahabismil Forex Bureau, take the bus to Entebbe Town, take the taxi to Entebbe (EBB) airport, fly to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ), walk to Zanzibar Airport, then take the shuttle to Stone Town. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Masindi, take the bus to Kampala, take the bus to Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal, walk to Ubungo, take the bus to Posta Ya Zamani, walk to Dar es Salaam, then take the ferry to Zanzibar.

Airlines
Bus operators
Ferry operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Need to know: Jadrolinija, How to get from Luton Airport into central London, and How do I get from Sydney to Melbourne - to help you get the most out of your next trip.