There are 6 ways to get from Zambia to Tanzania by plane, bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Lusaka to Julius Nyerere International Airport
best- Fly from Lusaka (LUN) to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR)plane LUN - DAR
2h 54m$308–596Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Intercity Bus Terminus to Ubungo Intl Bus Terminalbus
28h 13m$58Bus, train
- Take the bus from Lusaka to Serenjebus
- Take the train from Serenje to Dar es salaamtrain
46h 49mDrive 1,945.5 km
- Drive from Lusaka to Dar es Salaamcar 1,945.5 km
30h 1m$286–413Fly Ndola to Julius Nyerere International Airport
- Fly from Ndola (NLA) to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR)plane NLA - DAR
4h 12m$328–721Fly Lusaka to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport
- Fly from Lusaka (LUN) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ)plane LUN - ZNZ
5h 43m$301–587
Lusaka (LUN) to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Zambia to Tanzania is to bus which costs $58 and takes 28h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Zambia to Tanzania is to fly which takes 2h 54m and costs $300 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Zambia to Tanzania. However, there are services departing from Intercity Bus Terminus and arriving at Msimbazi Police via Ubungo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 13m.
The distance between Zambia and Tanzania is 1536 km. The road distance is 1945.5 km.
The best way to get from Zambia to Tanzania without a car is to bus which takes 28h 13m and costs $58.
It takes approximately 2h 54m to get from Zambia to Tanzania, including transfers.
Zambia to Tanzania bus services, operated by SR Classic Coach, depart from Intercity Bus Terminus station.
The best way to get from Zambia to Tanzania is to fly which takes 2h 54m and costs $300 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $58 and takes 28h 13m.
Zambia to Tanzania bus services, operated by SR Classic Coach, arrive at Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal station.
Tanzania is 1h ahead of Zambia. It is currently 3:12 AM in Zambia and 4:12 AM in Tanzania.
What companies run services between Zambia and Tanzania?
Turkish Airlines, Air Tanzania, and Zambia Airways fly from Lusaka (LUN) to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) once daily. Alternatively, SR Classic Coach operates a bus from Intercity Bus Terminus to Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal twice daily. Tickets cost $57 and the journey takes 28h.
- Website
- airtanzania.co.tz
Flights from Lusaka to Julius Nyerere International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $210–650
Flights from Lusaka to Julius Nyerere International Airport via Lubumbashi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $230–700
Flights from Ndola to Julius Nyerere International Airport via Lubumbashi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $330–490
Flights from Ndola to Julius Nyerere International Airport via Lusaka
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $330–490
Flights from Lusaka to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport via Julius Nyerere International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- When
- Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $180–1,300
Flights from Lusaka to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport via Lubumbashi, Julius Nyerere International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $230–1,300
- Phone
- +255 739 998 855
- Website
- tazarasite.com
Train from Serenje to Dar es salaam
- Ave. Duration
- 40h 32m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $30–34
- Schedules at
- tazarasite.com
- Mukuba M1
- $30–34
- Mukuba M2
- $33
- 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
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Zambia to Tanzania is 1945 km. It takes approximately 30h 1m to drive from Zambia to Tanzania.
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