What is the cheapest way to get from Tanzania to Nampula?

The cheapest way to get from Tanzania to Nampula is to drive which costs $170 - $250 and takes 23h 48m.

What is the fastest way to get from Tanzania to Nampula?

The fastest way to get from Tanzania to Nampula is to fly which takes 5h 1m and costs $500 - $950.

Is there a direct bus between Tanzania and Nampula?

No, there is no direct bus from Tanzania to Nampula. However, there are services departing from Gerezani and arriving at Nampula via Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal, Intercity Bus Terminus, Johannesburg and Maputo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 15h.

How far is it from Tanzania to Nampula?

The distance between Tanzania and Nampula is 927 km. The road distance is 1386.7 km.

How do I travel from Tanzania to Nampula without a car?

The best way to get from Tanzania to Nampula without a car is to bus via Lusaka which takes 3 days 15h and costs $260 - $370.

How long does it take to get from Tanzania to Nampula?

It takes approximately 5h 1m to get from Tanzania to Nampula, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tanzania to Nampula bus from?

Tanzania to Nampula bus services, operated by SR Classic Coach, depart from Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal station.

Bus or fly from Tanzania to Nampula?

The best way to get from Tanzania to Nampula is to fly which takes 5h 1m and costs $500 - $950. Alternatively, you can bus via Lusaka, which costs $260 - $370 and takes 3 days 15h.

Where does the Tanzania to Nampula bus arrive?

Tanzania to Nampula bus services, operated by SR Classic Coach, arrive at Intercity Bus Terminus station.

What is the time difference between Tanzania and Nampula?

Nampula is 1h behind Tanzania. It is currently 8:47 AM in Tanzania and 7:47 AM in Nampula.

Can I drive from Tanzania to Nampula?

Yes, the driving distance between Tanzania to Nampula is 1387 km. It takes approximately 23h 48m to drive from Tanzania to Nampula.

Where can I stay near Nampula?

There are six+ hotels available in Nampula.

Tanzania to Nampula - 5 ways to travel via plane, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Tanzania to Nampula by plane, bus, car, or taxi

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Fly from Julius Nyerere International Airport
best
1. Fly from Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) to Nampula (APL)plane DAR - APL
5h 1m
$507–909
Drive 1,386.7 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Dar es Salaam to Nampulacar 1,386.7 km
23h 48m
$173–249
Bus via Lusaka
1. Take the bus from Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal to Intercity Bus Terminusbus
2. Take the bus from Intercity Bus Terminus to Park Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Maputobus
4. Take the bus from Maputo to Nampulabus
3d 15h
$260–369
Taxi to Kilimanjaro International Airport, fly
1. Take the taxi from Arusha to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)taxi
2. Fly from Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) to Nampula (APL)plane JRO - APL
8h 52m
$498–1,421
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dar Es Salaam to Johannesburgbus
2. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Maputobus
3. Take the bus from Maputo to Nampulabus
5d
$289–468

Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) to Nampula (APL) flights

15Weekly Planes

7h 17mAverage Duration

$380Cheapest Price

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Distance: 926.8 km
Duration: 5h 1m

What companies run services between Tanzania and Nampula, Mozambique?

Kenya Airways, Airlink, and three other airlines fly from Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) to Nampula (APL) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gerezani to Nampula via Ubungo, Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal, Intercity Bus Terminus, Park Station, Johannesburg, Maputo, and Maputo in around 3d 15h.

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