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How to get fromTunduma to Zanzibar Islandby shuttle, plane, bus, ferry, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Tunduma to Zanzibar Island by shuttle, plane, bus, ferry, or train

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  1. Private Transfer , fly to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport

    best
    1. Take a shuttle bus from Tunduma to Mbeya Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Mbeya Airport (MBI) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ)plane plane MBI - ZNZ
    5h 43m
    $280–780

  2. Train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Nakonde to Dar es salaamtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibarferry ferry
    25h 49m
    $35–167

  3. Private Transfer , bus, ferry

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Tunduma to Mbeyashuttle bus
    2. Take the bus from Mbeya to Ubungo Intl Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibarferry ferry
    17h 36m

  4. Private Transfer , fly to Julius Nyerere International Airport, ferry

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Tunduma to Mbeya Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Mbeya Airport (MBI) to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR)plane plane MBI - DAR
    3. Take the ferry from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibarferry ferry
    6h 44m
    $238–600

  5. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Tunduma Terminal to Magufuli Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibarferry ferry
    17h 46m
    $41–172

Mbeya Airport (MBI) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) flights

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration4h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$222Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 807 km
  • Duration: 5h 43m

What companies run services between Tunduma, Tanzania and Zanzibar Island, Tanzania?

There is no direct connection from Tunduma to Zanzibar Island. However, you can take the shuttle to Mbeya Airport, walk to Mbeya Airport (MBI) airport, then fly to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ). Alternatively, you can take a shuttle from Tunduma to Zanzibar via Mbeya, Mbeya, Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal, Ubungo, Posta Ya Zamani, and Dar es Salaam in around 17h 36m.

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