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How to get fromSouth Africa to Tanzaniaby plane, bus, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from South Africa to Tanzania by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Johannesburg International Airport to Julius Nyerere International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR)plane plane JNB - DAR
    3h 56m
    $241–348

  2. Bus via Lusaka

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Lusakabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Intercity Bus Terminus to Ubungo Intl Bus Terminalbus bus
    2d 1h
    $130–165

  3. Drive 3,292.2 km

    1. Drive from Johannesburg to Dar es Salaamcar car 3,292.2 km
    45h 24m
    $460–664

  4. Fly Johannesburg International Airport to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport

    1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ)plane plane JNB - ZNZ
    5h
    $264–489

  5. Fly Pietermaritzburg to Julius Nyerere International Airport

    1. Fly from Pietermaritzburg (PZB) to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR)plane plane PZB - DAR
    7h 25m
    $259–761

  6. Fly Johannesburg International Airport to Dodoma Airport

    1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Dodoma Airport (DOD)plane plane JNB - DOD
    8h 21m
    $344–629

  7. Fly Pietermaritzburg to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport

    1. Fly from Pietermaritzburg (PZB) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ)plane plane PZB - ZNZ
    6h 43m
    $442–552

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Dar Es Salaambus bus
    3d 14h
    $188–251

Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) flights

Calendar39Weekly Planes
Duration5h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$182Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,471.1 km
  • Duration: 3h 56m

What companies run services between South Africa and Tanzania?

Air Tanzania, Airlink, and three other airlines fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Johannesburg to Gerezani via Lusaka, Intercity Bus Terminus, Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal, and Ubungo in around 2d 1h.

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