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How to get fromUganda to Zanzibar Islandby bus, plane, or ferry

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There are 4 ways to get from Uganda to Zanzibar Island by bus, plane, or ferry

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  1. Bus, fly to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from Gapco - Post Office to Entebbe Townbus bus
    2. Fly from Entebbe (EBB) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ)plane plane EBB - ZNZ
    5h 6m

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kampala to Ubungo Intl Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibarferry ferry
    29h 33m
    $96–164

  3. Bus, fly to Julius Nyerere International Airport, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Gapco - Post Office to Entebbe Townbus bus
    2. Fly from Entebbe (EBB) to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR)plane plane EBB - DAR
    3. Take the ferry from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibarferry ferry
    8h 3m

  4. Bus, ferry via Kobil Petro Station

    1. Take the bus from Kampala to Dar es Salaambus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibarferry ferry
    38h 58m
    $97–438

Entebbe (EBB) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) flights

Calendar6Weekly Planes
Duration1h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$206Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,065.9 km
  • Duration: 5h 6m

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

There is no direct connection from Uganda to Zanzibar Island. However, you can take the bus to Entebbe Town, take the taxi to Entebbe (EBB) airport, then fly to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ). Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Buganda to Zanzibar via Kampala, Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal, Ubungo, Posta Ya Zamani, and Dar es Salaam in around 29h 33m.

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