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How to get fromZanzibar City to Tundumaby plane, shuttle, ferry, bus, or train

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

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  1. Fly from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, Private Transfer

    best
    1. Fly from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) to Mbeya Airport (MBI)plane plane ZNZ - MBI
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Mbeya Airport to Tundumashuttle bus
    6h 15m
    $229–607

  2. Ferry, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Zanzibar to Dar es Salaamferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Dar es salaam to Nakondetrain train
    25h 49m
    $34–159

  3. Ferry, bus, Private Transfer

    1. Take the ferry from Zanzibar to Dar es Salaamferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal to Mbeyabus bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Mbeya to Tundumashuttle bus
    17h 5m

  4. Ferry to Julius Nyerere International Airport, fly, Private Transfer

    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
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Mbeya Airport to Tundumashuttle bus
    6h 14m
    $238–592

  5. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Zanzibar to Dar es Salaamferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Posta Ya Zamani to Kimarabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Magufuli Bus Terminal to Tunduma Terminalbus bus
    17h 51m
    $42–165

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

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration3h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$168Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 814.4 km
  • Duration: 6h 15m

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

There is no direct connection from Zanzibar City to Tunduma. However, you can take the shuttle to Zanzibar Airport, walk to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) airport, fly to Mbeya Airport (MBI), walk to Mbeya Airport, then take the shuttle to Tunduma. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Zanzibar to Tunduma via Dar es Salaam, Posta Ya Zamani, Ubungo, Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal, Mbeya, and Mbeya in around 17h 5m.

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