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How to get fromZanzibar (Station) to Dar es Salaamby ferry or plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Zanzibar (Station) to Dar es Salaam 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
    1h 20m
    $11–140

  2. Fly

    1. Fly from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR)plane plane ZNZ - DAR
    1h 50m
    $40–91

  3. Ferry via Zanzibar

    1. Take the ferry from Zanzibar to Dar es Salaamferry ferry
    2h 2m
    $35–100

Zanzibar (Station) to Dar es Salaam by foot and ferry

Calendar30Weekly Services
Duration2h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$35Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 79.7 km
  • Duration: 1h 20m

What companies run services between Zanzibar (Station), Tanzania and Dar es Salaam, Tanzania?

Zan Fast Ferries operates a ferry from Zanzibar to Dar es Salaam 4 times a day. Tickets cost $11–140 and the journey takes 1h 20m. Alternatively, Auric Air Services Limited, Precision Air, and eight other airlines fly from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) hourly.

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