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How to get fromZanzibar Island to Mwanzaby plane, ferry, bus, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Zanzibar Island to Mwanza 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 Mwanza Airport (MWZ)plane plane ZNZ - MWZ
    3h 3m
    $144–214

  2. Ferry, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Zanzibar to Dar es Salaamferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Dar es Salaam to Mwanzatrain train
    40h 28m
    $29–164

  3. 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 Central Bus Stationbus bus
    21h 21m
    $48–191

  4. 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 Mwanza Airport (MWZ)plane plane DAR - MWZ
    4h 10m
    $132–357

Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) to Mwanza Airport (MWZ) flights

Calendar42Weekly Planes
Duration3h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$160Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 823.9 km
  • Duration: 3h 3m

What companies run services between Zanzibar Island, Tanzania and Mwanza, Tanzania?

Air Tanzania, Auric Air Services Limited, and two other airlines fly from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) to Mwanza Airport (MWZ) every 4 hours.

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