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How to get fromNiassa to Dar es Salaamby car, plane, ferry, bus, or shuttle

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There are 4 ways to get from Niassa to Dar es Salaam by car, plane, ferry, bus, or shuttle

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  1. Drive, fly

    best
    1. Drive from Mandimba to Chileka International Airport (BLZ)car car
    2. Fly from Chileka International Airport (BLZ) to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR)plane plane BLZ - DAR
    6h 13m
    $293–551

  2. Drive 1,304.4 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lichinga to Dar es Salaamcar car 1,304.4 km
    23h 43m
    $162–234

  3. Drive, ferry, bus, Private Transfer

    1. Drive from Lichinga to Metangulacar car
    2. Take the ferry from Metangula to Nkhata Bayferry ferry
    3. Drive from Nkhata Bay to Mzuzucar car
    4. Take the bus from Mzuzu to Karongabus bus
    5. Drive from Karonga to Malawi bordercar car
    6. Take a shuttle bus from Malawi border to Mbeyashuttle bus
    7. Take the bus from Mbeya to Ubungo Intl Bus Terminalbus bus
    35h 46m

  4. Drive, ferry, bus

    1. Drive from Lichinga to Metangulacar car
    2. Take the ferry from Metangula to Nkhata Bayferry ferry
    3. Drive from Nkhata Bay to Mzuzucar car
    4. Take the bus from Mzuzu to Karongabus bus
    5. Drive from Karonga to Lubele Bus Standcar car
    6. Take the bus from Lubele Bus Stand to Magufuli Bus Terminalbus bus
    36h 38m

Chileka International Airport (BLZ) to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration2hAverage Duration
Ticket$258Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,296.8 km
  • Duration: 6h 13m

What companies run services between Niassa, Mozambique and Dar es Salaam, Tanzania?

There is no direct connection from Niassa to Dar es Salaam. However, you can drive to Chileka International Airport (BLZ) airport, fly to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR), then take the taxi to Dar es Salaam. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Lichinga to Gerezani via Metangula, Nkhata Bay, Mzuzu, Karonga, Malawi border, Mbeya, Mbeya, Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal, and Ubungo in around 35h 46m.

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