What is the cheapest way to get from Thika to Zanzibar City?

The cheapest way to get from Thika to Zanzibar City is to train and bus and ferry which costs $30 - $180 and takes 22h 11m.

What is the fastest way to get from Thika to Zanzibar City?

The fastest way to get from Thika to Zanzibar City is to drive and fly which takes 6h 35m and costs $120 - $300.

How far is it from Thika to Zanzibar City?

The distance between Thika and Zanzibar City is 690 km.

How do I travel from Thika to Zanzibar City without a car?

The best way to get from Thika to Zanzibar City without a car is to bus and ferry via Nairobi which takes 19h 2m and costs $13 - $180.

How long does it take to get from Thika to Zanzibar City?

It takes approximately 7h 7m to get from Thika to Zanzibar City, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Zanzibar City?

There are 337+ hotels available in Zanzibar City.

Thika to Zanzibar City - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and ferry

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There are 8 ways to get from Thika to Zanzibar City by bus, plane, ferry, train, or car

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Bus to Nairobi, fly to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Tuskys to Kojabus
2. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ)plane NBO - ZNZ
7h 7m
$172–273
Bus, ferry via Nairobi
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Tuskys to Kojabus 237
2. Take the bus from Nairobi to Ubungo Intl Bus Terminalbus
3. Take the ferry from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibarferry
19h 2m
$14–177
Train, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Thika to Nairobitrain
2. Take the bus from Nairobi to Moshibus
3. Take the train from Moshi to Dar es Salaamtrain
4. Take the ferry from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibarferry
22h 11m
$32–176
Line 237 bus to Nairobi Wilson Airport, fly to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport
1. Take the bus from Tuskys to Safari Parkbus
2. Fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ)plane WIL - ZNZ
7h 14m
$371–501
Drive to Arusha, fly to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport
1. Drive from Thika to Arusha-Airport-ARKcar
2. Fly from Arusha (ARK) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ)plane ARK - ZNZ
6h 35m
$123–295
Bus to Nairobi, fly to Julius Nyerere International Airport, ferry
1. Take the bus from Tuskys to Kojabus
2. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR)plane NBO - DAR
3. Take the ferry from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibarferry
8h 30m
$140–393
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Tuskys to Town Terminalbus 237
2. Take the bus from Nairobi to Ubungo Intl Bus Terminalbus
3. Take the ferry from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibarferry
20h 26m
$72–137
Bus, ferry #2
1. Take the bus from Tuskys to Town Terminalbus 237
2. Take the bus from Nairobi to Dar es Salaambus
3. Take the ferry from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibarferry
21h 7m
$31–182

Nairobi (NBO) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) flights

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1h 36mAverage Duration

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Distance: 690.4 km
Duration: 7h 7m

What companies run services between Thika, Kenya and Zanzibar City, Tanzania?

There is no direct connection from Thika to Zanzibar City. However, you can take the bus to Koja, walk to Kencom/Ambassadeur, take the bus to JKIA - Passenger Boarding, walk to Nairobi (NBO) airport, fly to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ), walk to Zanzibar Airport, then take the shuttle to Stone Town. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tuskys to Zanzibar via Koja, Nairobi, Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal, Ubungo, Posta Ya Zamani, and Dar es Salaam in around 19h 2m.

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