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How to get fromZanzibar City to Mbudya Islandby ferry or plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Zanzibar City to Mbudya Island by ferry or plane

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  1. Ferry

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    1. Take the ferry from Zanzibar to Dar es Salaamferry ferry
    2. Take the ferry from Slipway to Mbudyaferry ferry
    3h 30m
    $35–158

  2. Fly, ferry

    1. Fly from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR)plane plane ZNZ - DAR
    2. Take the ferry from Slipway to Mbudyaferry ferry
    3h 43m
    $62–114

  3. Ferry via Zanzibar

    1. Take the ferry from Zanzibar to Dar es Salaamferry ferry
    2. Take the ferry from Slipway to Mbudyaferry ferry
    3h 54m
    $59–126

Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) flights

Calendar227Weekly Planes
Duration25 minAverage Duration
Ticket$14Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Zanzibar City to Mbudya Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 100.7 km
  • Duration: 3h 30m

What companies run services between Zanzibar City, Tanzania and Mbudya Island, Tanzania?

You can take a ferry from Zanzibar to Mbudya via Dar es Salaam and Slipway in around 3h 30m.

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