There are 5 ways to get from Polokwane to Tanzania by plane, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Julius Nyerere International Airport
best- Fly from Gateway International Airport (PTG) to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR)plane PTG - DAR
7h$272–765Bus via Lusaka
cheapest- Take the bus from Polokwane to Johannesburgbus
- Take the bus from Johannesburg to Lusakabus
- Take the bus from Intercity Bus Terminus to Ubungo Intl Bus Terminalbus
2d 7h$140–181Drive 2,978.3 km
- Drive from Polokwane to Dar es Salaamcar 2,978.3 km
42h 19m$483–697Fly to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport
- Fly from Gateway International Airport (PTG) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ)plane PTG - ZNZ
7h 24m$245–706Bus
- Take the bus from Polokwane to Johannesburgbus
- Take the bus from Johannesburg to Dar Es Salaambus
3d 20h$199–236
Gateway International Airport (PTG) to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Polokwane to Tanzania is to bus via Lusaka which costs $140 - $190 and takes 2 days 7h.
The fastest way to get from Polokwane to Tanzania is to fly which takes 7h and costs $270 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Polokwane to Tanzania. However, there are services departing from Polokwane and arriving at Gerezani via Johannesburg, Intercity Bus Terminus and Ubungo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 7h.
The distance between Polokwane and Tanzania is 2174 km. The road distance is 2978.3 km.
The best way to get from Polokwane to Tanzania without a car is to bus via Lusaka which takes 2 days 7h and costs $140 - $190.
It takes approximately 7h to get from Polokwane to Tanzania, including transfers.
Polokwane to Tanzania bus services, operated by TransLux Express, depart from Polokwane station.
The best way to get from Polokwane to Tanzania is to fly which takes 7h and costs $270 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus via Lusaka, which costs $140 - $190 and takes 2 days 7h.
Polokwane to Tanzania bus services, operated by TransLux Express, arrive at Johannesburg station.
Tanzania is 1h ahead of Polokwane. It is currently 5:48 PM in Polokwane and 6:48 PM in Tanzania.
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) once 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.
- Website
- airtanzania.co.tz
Flights from Gateway International Airport to Julius Nyerere International Airport via Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 22m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $260–750
Flights from Gateway International Airport to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport via Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 27m
- When
- Tuesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $290–800
- Website
- flyairlink.com
Flights from Gateway International Airport to Julius Nyerere International Airport via Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $320–800
Flights from Gateway International Airport to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport via Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $350–900
- Website
- flysafair.co.za
Flights from Gateway International Airport to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport via Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $240–700
- Phone
- +27 86 158 9282
- Website
- res.prasa.com
Bus from Polokwane to Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–24
- Schedules at
- res.prasa.com
Bus from Polokwane to Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–24
- Schedules at
- res.prasa.com
- Phone
- +260 971104501
- [email protected]
- Website
- shalom-bus-services.com
Bus from Johannesburg to Lusaka
- Ave. Duration
- 20h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $65–100
- Schedules at
- shalom-bus-services.com
- Phone
- +255 22 213 4567
- [email protected]
- Website
- srclassiccoach.co.tz
Bus from Intercity Bus Terminus to Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 28h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $57
- Schedules at
- srclassiccoach.co.tz
- Phone
- +27 688 768 195
- [email protected]
- Website
- mkombelogistics.com
Bus from Johannesburg to Dar Es Salaam
- Ave. Duration
- 3d 14h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $180–210
- Schedules at
- mkombelogistics.com
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Polokwane to Tanzania is 2978 km. It takes approximately 42h 19m to drive from Polokwane to Tanzania.
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