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How to get fromZanzibar Island to Diani Beachby plane, taxi, ferry, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Zanzibar Island to Diani Beach by plane, taxi, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) to Mombasa (MBA)plane plane ZNZ - MBA
    2. Take the taxi from Mombasa (MBA) to Diani Beachtaxi taxi
    1h 23m
    $329–571

  2. Ferry, bus, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Zanzibar to Dar es Salaamferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Dar es Salaam to Mombasabus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Mombasa to Diani Beachtaxi taxi
    12h 12m
    $128–288

  3. Ferry, bus, taxi via Zanzibar

    1. Take the ferry from Zanzibar to Dar es Salaamferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Dar es Salaam to Mombasabus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Mombasa to Diani Beachtaxi taxi
    12h 37m
    $152–256

  4. Ferry, bus, taxi via Zanzibar #2

    1. Take the ferry from Zanzibar to Dar es Salaamferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Dar es Salaam to Mombasabus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Mombasa to Diani Beachtaxi taxi
    12h 57m
    $146–247

Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) to Mombasa (MBA) flights

Calendar45Weekly Planes
Duration53 minAverage Duration
Ticket$24Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 295.5 km
  • Duration: 1h 23m

What companies run services between Zanzibar Island, Tanzania and Diani Beach, Kenya?

There is no direct connection from Zanzibar Island to Diani Beach. However, you can fly to Mombasa (MBA) then take the taxi to Diani Beach. Alternatively, you can take the ferry to Dar es Salaam, walk to Posta Ya Zamani, take the bus to Fire, take the bus to Mombasa, then take the taxi to Diani Beach.

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