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How to get fromZanzibar City to Kilimanjaroby plane, taxi, ferry, bus, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Zanzibar City to Kilimanjaro by plane, taxi, ferry, bus, or train

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  1. Fly to Kilimanjaro International Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)plane plane ZNZ - JRO
    2. Take the taxi from Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) to Moshitaxi taxi
    2h 54m
    $118–215

  2. Ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Zanzibar to Dar es Salaamferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Dar es Salaam to Moshibus bus
    11h 54m
    $22–162

  3. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Zanzibar to Dar es Salaamferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Dar es Salaam to Moshitrain train
    18h 59m
    $22–156

  4. Fly to Arusha, taxi

    1. Fly from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) to Arusha (ARK)plane plane ZNZ - ARK
    2. Take the taxi from Arusha-Airport-ARK to Moshitaxi taxi
    3h 39m
    $105–275

Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) flights

Calendar41Weekly Planes
Duration1h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$90Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 439.8 km
  • Duration: 2h 54m

What companies run services between Zanzibar City, Tanzania and Kilimanjaro, Tanzania?

There is no direct connection from Zanzibar City to Kilimanjaro. However, you can take the shuttle to Zanzibar Airport, walk to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) airport, fly to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), then take the taxi to Moshi. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Zanzibar to Moshi via Dar es Salaam, Posta Ya Zamani, Urafiki, and Dar es Salaam in around 11h 54m.

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