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

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

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

The fastest way to get from Tanga to Pemba is to fly which takes 3h 38m and costs $480 - $1,000.

Is there a direct bus between Tanga and Pemba?

No, there is no direct bus from Tanga to Pemba. However, there are services departing from Tanga and arriving at Pemba via Fire, Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal, Intercity Bus Terminus, Johannesburg and Maputo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4 days 0h.

How far is it from Tanga to Pemba?

The distance between Tanga and Pemba is 899 km. The road distance is 1440 km.

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

The best way to get from Tanga to Pemba without a car is to bus via Lusaka which takes 4 days 0h and costs $300 - $440.

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

It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from Tanga to Pemba, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tanga to Pemba bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Tanga to Pemba?

The best way to get from Tanga to Pemba is to fly which takes 3h 38m and costs $480 - $1,000. Alternatively, you can bus via Lusaka, which costs $300 - $440 and takes 4 days 0h.

Where does the Tanga to Pemba bus arrive?

Tanga to Pemba bus services, operated by Tawakal Coach, arrive at Dar es Salaam station.

What is the time difference between Tanga and Pemba?

Pemba is 1h behind Tanga. It is currently 5:01 PM in Tanga and 4:01 PM in Pemba.

Can I drive from Tanga to Pemba?

Yes, the driving distance between Tanga to Pemba is 1440 km. It takes approximately 24h 40m to drive from Tanga to Pemba.

Where can I stay near Pemba?

There are 10+ hotels available in Pemba.

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

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

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Fly from Tanga Airport
best
1. Fly from Tanga Airport (TGT) to Pemba Airport (POL)plane TGT - POL
3h 38m
$484–1,004
Drive 1,440 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Tanga to Pembacar 1,440 km
24h 40m
$179–259
Bus via Lusaka
1. Take the bus from Tanga to Dar es Salaambus
2. Take the bus from Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal to Intercity Bus Terminusbus
3. Take the bus from Intercity Bus Terminus to Park Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Maputobus
5. Take the bus from Maputo to Pembabus
4d
$304–432
Bus to Julius Nyerere International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Tanga to Dar es Salaambus
2. Fly from Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) to Pemba Airport (POL)plane DAR - POL
8h 46m
$384–1,031
Bus
1. Take the bus from Tanga to Dar es Salaambus
2. Take the bus from Dar Es Salaam to Johannesburgbus
3. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Maputobus
4. Take the bus from Maputo to Pembabus
5d 9h
$333–531

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

4Weekly Planes

4h 25mAverage Duration

$479Cheapest Price

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Distance: 899.3 km
Duration: 3h 38m

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

Auric Air Services Limited and Linhas Aéreas de Moçambique fly from Tanga Airport (TGT) to Pemba Airport (POL) 4 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tanga to Pemba via Fire, Ubungo, Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal, Intercity Bus Terminus, Park Station, Johannesburg, Maputo, and Maputo in around 4d.

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