Zanzibar Dar es Salaam Tanzania railway, bus and ferry speed boat schedules, taxi fares

By Train

Two railway lines have passenger services in Tanzania. Tazara trains run between Dar es Salaam and Mbeya (handy to get to the border of Malawi and Zambia).

The Tanzania Railway Corporation (TRC) runs the other railway line and you can travel from Dar es Salaam to Kigoma and Mwanza; and also along the Kaliua-Mpanda and Manyoni-Singida Branch Lines.

See TRC's passenger-train schedules to find out when the trains run.

There are several classes to choose from, depending how squashed you like to be on long train rides, choose your class accordingly. For 1st and 2nd class berths, book in advance.

Dar es Salaam to Arusha Bus Fare Bookings Through us costs $40.- USD per seat one way x 2 for return fare

Dar es Salaam to Mombasa Bus Fare
Bookings through us costs $50.- USD per seat one way x 2 for return fare.

By Bus

There are plenty of options to travel by bus in Tanzania. The biggest express bus operator is Scandinavia Express Services which has routes between major cities and towns throughout the country.

Other major express bus companies in Tanzania include Dar Express, Royal and Akamba. For basic schedules, costs and trip time please email us with your inquiry.

Local buses run between smaller towns as well as large towns but they are often slow and very crowded.

As Zanzibar is an island, sea travel is also possible. If you fancy a part scenic sea trip (the view of the Stone Town as you approach Zanzibar), board a

speed boat / ferry

from Dar-es-salaam seaport to Zanzibar.

These are the boat companies that operate services from Dar-es-salaam seaport to Zanzibar. The slower boats are much cheaper but as you can see and the journey is considerably longer.

FERRY SCHEDULE Dar to Zanzibar and vice versa.

Ferries (Daily departures from Dar es Salaam) Time

From DAR to ZNZ

Flying Horse, Seagull and Aziza 1200

Sea Bus 1400

Sea Bus 1600

Sea Express 0730

Sea Star 1030

Mega Speed 0730

Mega Speed departs 0930 HRS on Sundays from Dar.

From ZNZ to DAR

Flying Horse, Seagull and Aziza 2200

Sea Bus 1400

Sea Bus 1600

Sea Express 0730

Sea Star 1030

MegaSpeed 1600

Speed Boat sailing duration is approx 2HRS each way.

Flying Horse and Azizi depart 2200HRs arrive Dar 0600HRS the following morning.

You may book ferry tickets through us. Dar to Zanzibar costs $50.- USD one way per seat x 2 for return ticket, first class $70.- USD per seat one way x 2 for return.

You do not necessarily have to take the luxury option, as the seats are basically the same in both classes. Movies are offered for your entertainment in both classes whilst in the luxury class, you will be offered tea or coffee.

Be sure to remember your passport when traveling to Zanzibar port from Dar, as the authorities will ask for it. The trip Dar/Zanzibar should take about 2 hours whilst the trip Pemba/Zanzibar will take about 70 minutes. The ferry between Dar and Zanzibar operates daily and goes from Zanzibar to Pemba on Tuesdays to Friday.

Zanzibar Magic currently takes bookings and reservations enquiries on: info@zanzibarmagic.com

TAXI FARES

City taxis do not have meters installed.

Fares should be negotiated before starting the journey.

Approximate fares are given below.

Airport to City Center Tsh 25,000 to 35,000

Airport to beach hotels Tsh 60,000 to 80,000

Within City Tsh 3,500 to 4,000

City Center to Upanga, Kariakoo, Gerezani, Port Tsh 4,000 to 5,000

City Center to Msasani, Masaki, Oysterbay, Kinondoni Tsh 9,000 to 12,000

City Center to Mikocheni, University of Dar es Salaam Tsh 8,000 to 15,000

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