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How to get fromZanzibar City to Mbeyaby plane, ferry, bus, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Zanzibar City to Mbeya by plane, ferry, bus, or train

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  1. Fly from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) to Mbeya Airport (MBI)plane plane ZNZ - MBI
    4h 31m
    $160–440

  2. Ferry, bus via Mbeya

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Zanzibar to Dar es Salaamferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Dar es Salaam to Mbeyabus bus
    17h 33m
    $32–155

  3. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Zanzibar to Dar es Salaamferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal to Mbeyabus bus
    14h 26m

  4. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Zanzibar to Dar es Salaamferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Dar es salaam to Mbeyatrain train
    23h 26m
    $36–163

  5. Ferry to Julius Nyerere International Airport, fly

    1. Take the ferry from Zanzibar to Dar es Salaamferry ferry
    2. Fly from Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) to Mbeya Airport (MBI)plane plane DAR - MBI
    4h 30m
    $178–412

Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) to Mbeya Airport (MBI) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration3h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$164Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 711.1 km
  • Duration: 4h 31m

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

Air Tanzania and Auric Air Services Limited fly from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) to Mbeya Airport (MBI) twice daily.

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