What is the cheapest way to get from Pemba to Tanga?

The cheapest way to get from Pemba to Tanga is to drive which costs $170 - $260 and takes 24h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Pemba to Tanga?

The fastest way to get from Pemba to Tanga is to fly and bus which takes 7h 44m and costs $390 - $1,000.

Is there a direct bus between Pemba and Tanga?

No, there is no direct bus from Pemba to Tanga. However, there are services departing from Pemba and arriving at Tanga via Maputo, Johannesburg, Intercity Bus Terminus, Ubungo and Dar es Salaam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 20h.

How far is it from Pemba to Tanga?

The distance between Pemba and Tanga is 899 km. The road distance is 1441.8 km.

How do I travel from Pemba to Tanga without a car?

The best way to get from Pemba to Tanga without a car is to bus via Lusaka which takes 3 days 20h and costs $280 - $450.

How long does it take to get from Pemba to Tanga?

It takes approximately 21h 38m to get from Pemba to Tanga, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pemba to Tanga bus from?

Pemba to Tanga bus services, operated by Etrago, depart from Pemba station.

Bus or fly from Pemba to Tanga?

The best way to get from Pemba to Tanga is to fly which takes 21h 38m and costs $600 - $1,300. Alternatively, you can bus via Lusaka, which costs $280 - $450 and takes 3 days 20h.

Where does the Pemba to Tanga bus arrive?

Pemba to Tanga bus services, operated by Etrago, arrive at Maputo station.

What is the time difference between Pemba and Tanga?

Tanga is 1h ahead of Pemba. It is currently 12:15 AM in Pemba and 1:15 AM in Tanga.

Can I drive from Pemba to Tanga?

Yes, the driving distance between Pemba to Tanga is 1442 km. It takes approximately 24h 40m to drive from Pemba to Tanga.

Where can I stay near Tanga?

There are 19+ hotels available in Tanga.

Pemba to Tanga - 5 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Pemba to Tanga by plane, bus, or car

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Fly to Tanga Airport
best
1. Fly from Pemba Airport (POL) to Tanga Airport (TGT)plane POL - TGT
21h 38m
$610–1,235
Drive 1,441.8 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Pemba to Tangacar 1,441.8 km
24h 40m
$180–259
Bus via Lusaka
1. Take the bus from Pemba to Maputobus
2. Take the bus from Maputo to Johannesburgbus
3. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Lusakabus
4. Take the bus from Intercity Bus Terminus to Ubungo Intl Bus Terminalbus
5. Take the bus from Dar es Salaam to Tangabus
3d 20h
$286–445
Fly to Julius Nyerere International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Pemba Airport (POL) to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR)plane POL - DAR
2. Take the bus from Dar es Salaam to Tangabus
7h 44m
$392–1,001
Bus
1. Take the bus from Pemba to Maputobus
2. Take the bus from Maputo to Johannesburgbus
3. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Dar Es Salaambus
4. Take the bus from Dar es Salaam to Tangabus
5d 9h
$339–528

Pemba Airport (POL) to Tanga Airport (TGT) flights

6Weekly Planes

22h 41mAverage Duration

$607Cheapest Price

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Distance: 899.3 km
Duration: 21h 38m

What companies run services between Pemba, Mozambique and Tanga, Tanzania?

Linhas Aéreas de Moçambique, Auric Air Services Limited, and two other airlines fly from Pemba Airport (POL) to Tanga Airport (TGT) 6 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pemba to Tanga via Maputo, Maputo, Johannesburg, Johannesburg, Lusaka, Intercity Bus Terminus, Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal, Ubungo, and Dar es Salaam in around 3d 20h.

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