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

The cheapest way to get from Tanzania to Pemba is to drive which costs $130 - $200 and takes 19h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Tanzania to Pemba is to fly which takes 1h 21m and costs $360 - $1,100.

Is there a direct bus between Tanzania and Pemba?

No, there is no direct bus from Tanzania to Pemba. However, there are services departing from Gerezani and arriving at Pemba via Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal, Intercity Bus Terminus, Johannesburg and Maputo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 19h.

How far is it from Tanzania to Pemba?

The distance between Tanzania and Pemba is 707 km. The road distance is 1103.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Tanzania to Pemba without a car is to bus via Lusaka which takes 3 days 19h and costs $280 - $410.

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

It takes approximately 1h 21m to get from Tanzania to Pemba, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tanzania to Pemba bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Tanzania to Pemba?

The best way to get from Tanzania to Pemba is to fly which takes 1h 21m and costs $360 - $1,100. Alternatively, you can bus via Lusaka, which costs $280 - $410 and takes 3 days 19h.

Where does the Tanzania to Pemba bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Tanzania and Pemba?

Pemba is 1h behind Tanzania. It is currently 3:31 AM in Tanzania and 2:31 AM in Pemba.

Can I drive from Tanzania to Pemba?

Yes, the driving distance between Tanzania to Pemba is 1104 km. It takes approximately 19h 49m to drive from Tanzania to Pemba.

Where can I stay near Pemba?

There are 10+ hotels available in Pemba.

Tanzania to Pemba - 4 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Tanzania to Pemba by plane, bus, or car

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) to Pemba Airport (POL)plane DAR - POL
1h 21m
$367–1,009
Drive 1,103.9 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Dar es Salaam to Pembacar 1,103.9 km
19h 49m
$138–198
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 Pembabus
3d 19h
$286–410
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 Pembabus
5d 3h
$315–509

Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) to Pemba Airport (POL) flights

2Weekly Planes

1h 10mAverage Duration

$321Cheapest Price

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Distance: 706.5 km
Duration: 1h 21m

What companies run services between Tanzania and Pemba, Mozambique?

Linhas Aéreas de Moçambique flies from Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) to Pemba Airport (POL) twice a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gerezani to Pemba via Ubungo, Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal, Intercity Bus Terminus, Park Station, Johannesburg, Maputo, and Maputo in around 3d 19h.

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