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How to get fromMsambweni to Zanzibar Islandby taxi, plane, car, bus, or ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Msambweni to Zanzibar Island by taxi, plane, car, bus, or ferry

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  1. Taxi to Mombasa, fly

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Msambweni to Mombasa (MBA)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Mombasa (MBA) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ)plane plane MBA - ZNZ
    1h 45m
    $373–587

  2. Drive, bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Msambweni to Tangacar car
    2. Take the bus from Tanga to Dar es Salaambus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibarferry ferry
    9h 36m
    $43–182

  3. Drive to Tanga Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Msambweni to Tanga Airport (TGT)car car
    2. Fly from Tanga Airport (TGT) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ)plane plane TGT - ZNZ
    2h 24m
    $155–202

  4. Taxi, bus, ferry

    1. Take the taxi from Msambweni to Mombasataxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Mombasa to Dar es Salaambus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibarferry ferry
    12h 54m
    $197–297

  5. Taxi, bus, ferry via Dar es Salaam

    1. Take the taxi from Msambweni to Mombasataxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Mombasa to Dar es Salaambus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibarferry ferry
    13h 14m
    $190–287

Mombasa (MBA) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) flights

Calendar22Weekly Planes
Duration50 minAverage Duration
Ticket$20Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 316 km
  • Duration: 1h 45m

What companies run services between Msambweni, Kenya and Zanzibar Island, Tanzania?

There is no direct connection from Msambweni to Zanzibar Island. However, you can take the taxi to Mombasa (MBA) airport then fly to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ). Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Msambweni to Zanzibar via Tanga, Fire, Posta Ya Zamani, and Dar es Salaam in around 9h 36m.

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