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How to get fromZanzibar City to Lindiby ferry, bus, plane, or taxi

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There are 3 ways to get from Zanzibar City to Lindi by ferry, bus, plane, or taxi

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  1. Ferry, bus

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    1. Take the ferry from Zanzibar to Dar es Salaamferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Temeke Mwisho to Lindi Bus Terminalbus bus
    7h 54m
    $32–155

  2. Fly from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) to Mtwara (MYW)plane plane ZNZ - MYW
    2. Take the taxi from Mtwara (MYW) to Linditaxi taxi
    5h 19m
    $175–376

  3. Ferry to Julius Nyerere International Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the ferry from Zanzibar to Dar es Salaamferry ferry
    2. Fly from Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) to Mtwara (MYW)plane plane DAR - MYW
    3. Take the taxi from Mtwara (MYW) to Linditaxi taxi
    5h 13m
    $183–462

Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) to Mtwara (MYW) flights

Calendar6Weekly Planes
Duration2h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$119Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 534.8 km
  • Duration: 7h 54m

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.

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