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How to get fromPort Louis to Zanzibar Cityby bus, plane, or ferry

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There are 2 ways to get from Port Louis to Zanzibar City by bus, plane, or ferry

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  1. Bus, fly to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from Port Louis to Plaine Magnienbus bus
    2. Fly from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ)plane plane MRU - ZNZ
    10h 52m
    $609–866

  2. Bus, fly to Julius Nyerere International Airport, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Port Louis to Plaine Magnienbus bus
    2. Fly from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR)plane plane MRU - DAR
    3. Take the ferry from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibarferry ferry
    15h 35m
    $517–966

Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) flights

Calendar16Weekly Planes
Duration9h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$425Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,600.3 km
  • Duration: 10h 52m

What companies run services between Port Louis, Mauritius and Zanzibar City, Tanzania?

There is no direct connection from Port Louis to Zanzibar City. However, you can take the bus to Plaine Magnien, take the taxi to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) airport, fly to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ), walk to Zanzibar Airport, then take the shuttle to Stone Town. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Plaine Magnien, take the taxi to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) airport, fly to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR), take the taxi to Dar es Salaam, then take the ferry to Zanzibar.

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