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How to get fromZambia to Tanzaniaby plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Zambia to Tanzania by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly Lusaka to Julius Nyerere International Airport

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    1. Fly from Lusaka (LUN) to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR)plane plane LUN - DAR
    2h 54m
    $308–596

  2. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Intercity Bus Terminus to Ubungo Intl Bus Terminalbus bus
    28h 13m
    $58

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Lusaka to Serenjebus bus
    2. Take the train from Serenje to Dar es salaamtrain train
    46h 49m

  4. Drive  1,945.5 km

    1. Drive from Lusaka to Dar es Salaamcar car 1,945.5 km
    30h 1m
    $286–413

  5. Fly Ndola to Julius Nyerere International Airport

    1. Fly from Ndola (NLA) to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR)plane plane NLA - DAR
    4h 12m
    $328–721

  6. Fly Lusaka to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport

    1. Fly from Lusaka (LUN) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ)plane plane LUN - ZNZ
    6h 48m
    $301–587

  7. Drive to Lubumbashi International Airport, fly to Julius Nyerere International Airport

    1. Drive from Chingola to Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM)car car
    2. Fly from Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM) to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR)plane plane FBM - DAR
    4h 39m
    $369–641

Lusaka (LUN) to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) flights

Calendar6Weekly Planes
Duration3h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$221Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,536.1 km
  • Duration: 2h 54m

What companies run services between Zambia and Tanzania?

Air Tanzania and Zambia Airways fly from Lusaka (LUN) to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) 6 times a week. 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.

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