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How to get fromPolokwane to Tanzaniaby plane, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Polokwane to Tanzania by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Julius Nyerere International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Gateway International Airport (PTG) to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR)plane plane PTG - DAR
    7h
    $292–815

  2. Bus via Lusaka

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Polokwane to Johannesburgbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Lusakabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Intercity Bus Terminus to Ubungo Intl Bus Terminalbus bus
    2d 7h
    $145–192

  3. Drive 2,978.4 km

    1. Drive from Polokwane to Dar es Salaamcar car 2,978.4 km
    42h 18m
    $416–601

  4. Fly to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport

    1. Fly from Gateway International Airport (PTG) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ)plane plane PTG - ZNZ
    7h 24m
    $285–756

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Polokwane to Johannesburgbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Dar Es Salaambus bus
    3d 20h
    $199–277

Gateway International Airport (PTG) to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) flights

Calendar13Weekly Planes
Duration8h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$282Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,173.6 km
  • Duration: 7h

What companies run services between Polokwane, South Africa and Tanzania?

Airlink and Air Tanzania fly from Gateway International Airport (PTG) to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Polokwane to Gerezani via Johannesburg, Johannesburg, Lusaka, Intercity Bus Terminus, Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal, and Ubungo in around 2d 7h.

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