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How to get fromTanzania to Lusakaby plane, bus, train, taxi, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Tanzania to Lusaka by plane, bus, train, taxi, or car

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  1. Fly from Julius Nyerere International Airport

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    1. Fly from Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) to Lusaka (LUN)plane plane DAR - LUN
    2h 56m
    $307–499

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal to Intercity Bus Terminusbus bus
    29h 12m
    $57

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Dar es salaam to New Kapiri Mposhitrain train
    2. Take the taxi from New Kapiri Mposhi to Kabwetaxi taxi
    3. Take the train from Kabwe to Lusakatrain train
    2d 4h
    $115–142

  4. Drive 1,945.8 km

    1. Drive from Dar es Salaam to Lusakacar car 1,945.8 km
    29h 54m
    $286–413

  5. Fly from Dodoma Airport

    1. Fly from Dodoma Airport (DOD) to Lusaka (LUN)plane plane DOD - LUN
    5h 4m
    $261–829

  6. Fly from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport

    1. Fly from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) to Lusaka (LUN)plane plane ZNZ - LUN
    6h 12m
    $295–648

Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) to Lusaka (LUN) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration3h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$157Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,536.6 km
  • Duration: 2h 56m

What companies run services between Tanzania and Lusaka, Zambia?

Turkish Airlines, Air Tanzania, and two other airlines fly from Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) to Lusaka (LUN) twice daily. Alternatively, SR Classic Coach operates a bus from Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal to Intercity Bus Terminus twice daily. Tickets cost $57 and the journey takes 28h.

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