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

The cheapest way to get from Tanzania to Zambia is to bus which costs $57 - $58 and takes 29h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Tanzania to Zambia is to fly which takes 2h 38m and costs $320 - $750.

Is there a direct bus between Tanzania and Zambia?

No, there is no direct bus from Tanzania to Zambia. However, there are services departing from Gerezani and arriving at Intercity Bus Terminus via Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 12m.

How far is it from Tanzania to Zambia?

The distance between Tanzania and Zambia is 1537 km. The road distance is 1945.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Tanzania to Zambia without a car is to bus which takes 29h 12m and costs $57 - $58.

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

It takes approximately 2h 56m to get from Tanzania to Zambia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tanzania to Zambia bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Tanzania to Zambia?

The best way to get from Tanzania to Zambia is to fly which takes 2h 56m and costs $300 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $57 - $58 and takes 29h 12m.

Where does the Tanzania to Zambia bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Tanzania and Zambia?

Zambia is 1h behind Tanzania. It is currently 12:49 AM in Tanzania and 11:49 PM in Zambia.

Can I drive from Tanzania to Zambia?

Yes, the driving distance between Tanzania to Zambia is 1946 km. It takes approximately 30h to drive from Tanzania to Zambia.

Where can I stay near Zambia?

There are 362+ hotels available in Zambia.

Tanzania to Zambia - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, taxi, and car

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There are 8 ways to get from Tanzania to Zambia by plane, bus, train, taxi, or car

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Fly Julius Nyerere International Airport to Lusaka
best
1. Fly from Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) to Lusaka (LUN)plane DAR - LUN
2h 56m
$307–599
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal to Intercity Bus Terminusbus
29h 12m
$57
Train, taxi
1. Take the train from Dar es salaam to New Kapiri Mposhitrain
2. Take the taxi from New Kapiri Mposhi to Kabwetaxi
3. Take the train from Kabwe to Lusakatrain
2d 4h
$115–141
Drive 1,945.9 km
1. Drive from Dar es Salaam to Lusakacar 1,945.9 km
30h
$286–413
Fly Julius Nyerere International Airport to Ndola
1. Fly from Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) to Ndola (NLA)plane DAR - NLA
2h 38m
$327–722
Fly Dodoma Airport to Lusaka
1. Fly from Dodoma Airport (DOD) to Lusaka (LUN)plane DOD - LUN
5h 4m
$236–695
Fly Abeid Amani Karume International Airport to Ndola
1. Fly from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) to Ndola (NLA)plane ZNZ - NLA
5h 55m
$234–684
Fly Abeid Amani Karume International Airport to Lusaka
1. Fly from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) to Lusaka (LUN)plane ZNZ - LUN
6h 12m
$304–576

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

12Weekly Planes

3h 21mAverage Duration

$144Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,536.6 km
Duration: 2h 56m

What companies run services between Tanzania and 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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