There are 7 ways to get from Zambia to Dodoma by car, plane, bus, train, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Drive to Lubumbashi International Airport, fly to Dodoma Airport
best- Drive from Chingola to Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM)car
- Fly from Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM) to Dodoma Airport (DOD)plane FBM - DOD
17h 34m$312–882Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Intercity Bus Terminus to Ubungo Intl Bus Terminalbus
- Take the train from Magufuli SGR Stn to Dodoma Passenger Stntrain
33h 13m$63–72Bus, train via Serenje
- Take the bus from Lusaka to Serenjebus
- Take the train from Serenje to Dar es salaamtrain
- Take the train from Magufuli SGR Stn to Dodoma Passenger Stntrain
2d 3hDrive 1,711.8 km
- Drive from Lusaka to Dodomacar 1,711.8 km
26h 27m$252–363Fly Lusaka to Iringa Airport, taxi
- Fly from Lusaka (LUN) to Iringa Airport (IRI)plane LUN - IRI
- Take the taxi from Iringa Airport (IRI) to Dodomataxi
18h 20m$421–947Fly Lusaka to Julius Nyerere International Airport, train
- Fly from Lusaka (LUN) to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR)plane LUN - DAR
- Take the train from Pugu to Dodoma Passenger Stntrain
7h 29m$312–610Fly Ndola to Dodoma Airport
- Fly from Ndola (NLA) to Dodoma Airport (DOD)plane NLA - DOD
6h 37m$611–1,012
Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM) to Dodoma Airport (DOD) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Zambia to Dodoma is to bus and train which costs $60 - $75 and takes 33h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Zambia to Dodoma is to fly which takes 6h 37m and costs $600 - $1,100.
The distance between Zambia and Dodoma is 1237 km. The road distance is 1711.8 km.
The best way to get from Zambia to Dodoma without a car is to bus and train which takes 33h 13m and costs $60 - $75.
It takes approximately 17h 34m to get from Zambia to Dodoma, including transfers.
Dodoma is 1h ahead of Zambia. It is currently 12:47 PM in Zambia and 1:47 PM in Dodoma.
Yes, the driving distance between Zambia to Dodoma is 1712 km. It takes approximately 26h 27m to drive from Zambia to Dodoma.
There are 109+ hotels available in Dodoma.
What companies run services between Zambia and Dodoma, Tanzania?
Zambia Airways, Air Tanzania, and Proflight Zambia fly from Ndola (NLA) to Dodoma Airport (DOD) 3 times a week.
- Website
- airtanzania.co.tz
Flights from Lubumbashi International Airport to Dodoma Airport via Julius Nyerere International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 20h
- When
- Thursday, Wednesday, Monday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $290–850
Flights from Lusaka to Iringa Airport via Julius Nyerere International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 20m
- When
- Tuesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $260–850
Flights from Lusaka to Iringa Airport via Nairobi, Julius Nyerere International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 25m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $320–950
Flights from Lusaka to Iringa Airport via Johannesburg, Julius Nyerere International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 35m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $410–1,100
Flights from Lusaka to Julius Nyerere International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $220–650
Flights from Lusaka to Julius Nyerere International Airport via Lubumbashi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $230–700
Flights from Ndola to Dodoma Airport via Lusaka, Julius Nyerere International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $600–1,000
Flights from Ndola to Dodoma Airport via Solwezi, Lusaka, Julius Nyerere International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $600–1,100
- Phone
- +255 800 11 0042
- [email protected]
- Website
- trc.co.tz
Train from Magufuli SGR Stn to Dodoma Passenger Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6–14
- Schedules at
- sgrticket.trc.co.tz
- 3rd Class Sitting
- $6
- 2nd Class Sitting
- $8
- 2nd Class Sleeping
- $14
Train from Magufuli SGR Stn to Dodoma Passenger Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6–14
- Schedules at
- sgrticket.trc.co.tz
- 3rd Class Sitting
- $6
- 2nd Class Sitting
- $8
- 2nd Class Sleeping
- $14
Train from Pugu to Dodoma Passenger Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $5–14
- Schedules at
- sgrticket.trc.co.tz
- 3rd Class Sitting
- $5
- 2nd Class Sitting
- $8
- 2nd Class Sleeping
- $14
- Phone
- +255 22 213 4567
- [email protected]
- Website
- srclassiccoach.co.tz
Bus from Intercity Bus Terminus to Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 28h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $57
- Schedules at
- srclassiccoach.co.tz
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Estimated price
- $130–160
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including How to get from JFK to New York City, Bali: What to do if Mount Agung erupts, and The London Underground: Essential tips to navigate the Tube - to help you get the most out of your next trip.




