There are 3 ways to get from Zanzibar City to Lindi by ferry, bus, plane, 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.
Ferry, bus
best- Take the ferry from Zanzibar to Dar es Salaamferry
- Take the bus from Temeke Mwisho to Lindi Bus Terminalbus
8h 19m$56–123Fly from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, taxi
- Fly from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) to Mtwara (MYW)plane ZNZ - MYW
- Take the taxi from Mtwara (MYW) to Linditaxi
5h 29m$172–406Ferry to Julius Nyerere International Airport, fly, taxi
- Take the ferry from Zanzibar to Dar es Salaamferry
- Fly from Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) to Mtwara (MYW)plane DAR - MYW
- Take the taxi from Mtwara (MYW) to Linditaxi
5h 38m$227–440
Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) to Mtwara (MYW) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Zanzibar City to Lindi is to ferry and bus which costs $55 - $130 and takes 8h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Zanzibar City to Lindi is to fly and taxi which takes 5h 29m and costs $170 - $410.
The distance between Zanzibar City and Lindi is 532 km.
The best way to get from Zanzibar City to Lindi without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 8h 19m and costs $55 - $130.
It takes approximately 8h 19m to get from Zanzibar City to Lindi, including transfers.
What companies run services between Zanzibar City, Tanzania and Lindi, Tanzania?
There is no direct connection from Zanzibar City to Lindi. However, you can take the ferry to Dar es Salaam, take the taxi to Temeke Mwisho, then take the bus to Lindi Bus Terminal. Alternatively, you can take the shuttle to Zanzibar Airport, walk to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) airport, fly to Mtwara (MYW), then take the taxi to Lindi.
- Website
- airtanzania.co.tz
Flights from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport to Mtwara via Julius Nyerere International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday, Sunday, and Monday
- Estimated price
- $110–340
Flights from Julius Nyerere International Airport to Mtwara
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–260
- Website
- precisionairtz.com
Flights from Julius Nyerere International Airport to Mtwara
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $65–210
- Phone
- - +255716142929
- [email protected]
- Website
- butilazungu.co.tz
Bus from Temeke Mwisho to Lindi Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16
- Schedules at
- butilazungu.co.tz
- Phone
- +255 800 78 5555
- [email protected]
- Website
- azammarine.com
Ferry from Zanzibar to Dar es Salaam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–100
- Schedules at
- azammarine.com
- Economy
- $35
- Business
- $40
- VIP
- $60
- Royal
- $100
Ferry from Zanzibar to Dar es Salaam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–100
- Schedules at
- azammarine.com
- Economy
- $35
- Business
- $40
- VIP
- $60
- Royal
- $100
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Estimated price
- $55–70
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