Dar es Salaam Ferry Terminal to Zanzibar Ferry Terminal

Dar es Salaam Ferry Terminal to Zanzibar Ferry Terminal

Dar es Salaam Ferry Terminal
Zanzibar Ferry Terminal
Tue, May 21
One Way
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Dar es Salaam Ferry Terminal to Zanzibar Ferry Terminal Schedule

Dar es Salaam Ferry Terminal to Zanzibar Ferry Terminal Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Zahsun Tours and Travel Premium Class 07:00 - 08:40TZS 176,036
Zahsun Tours and Travel Economy Class 12:00 - 13:40TZS 108,330
Zan Fast Ferries Platinum 15:30 - 17:00TZS 167,386
Zan Fast Ferries Economy 16:00 - 17:00TZS 105,630

Transportation from Dar es Salaam Ferry Terminal to Zanzibar Ferry Terminal

Facts about the transport from Dar es Salaam Ferry Terminal to Zanzibar Ferry Terminal

Cheapest Transport$40
Fastest Transport20m
Earliest Departure6:00 早上
Latest Departure9:00 晚上
Departures per day11
Distance50 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAir Tanzania, Auric Air, Coastal Aviation, Precision Air, Zan Fast Ferries

Popular Routes in Tanzania

How to get from Dar es Salaam Ferry Terminal to Zanzibar Ferry Terminal

Travelling between Dar es Salaam Ferry Terminal and Zanzibar Ferry Terminal is possible by Flight and ferry. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Ferry is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 363.00 if you go by Ferry; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a ferry which will set you back mere USD 39.60.

How long does it take to get from Dar es Salaam Ferry Terminal to Zanzibar Ferry Terminal?

It can take you anywhere between 1 and 1 hours to travel between Dar es Salaam Ferry Terminal and Zanzibar Ferry Terminal depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Dar es Salaam Ferry Terminal and Zanzibar Ferry Terminal. Flight will bring you to your destination in 20m. Ferry does a much slower job and take about 1h to reach Zanzibar Ferry Terminal.

How much does it cost to get from Dar es Salaam Ferry Terminal to Zanzibar Ferry Terminal?

Travelling between Dar es Salaam Ferry Terminal and Zanzibar Ferry Terminal can be as cheap as USD 39.60 if you opt for a Zan Fast Ferries ferry and as expensive as USD 363.00 if you buy a Zan Fast Ferries Ferry ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Dar es Salaam Ferry Terminal and Zanzibar Ferry Terminal ?

  • 11 from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar starting from 07:00 Dar es Salaam Ferry Terminal until 16:00 Dar es Salaam Ferry Terminal

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Dar es Salaam Ferry Terminal to Zanzibar Ferry Terminal.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 41.19.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between Dar es Salaam and Zanzibar

Air Tanzania, Auric Air, Coastal Aviation, Precision Air

Ferry

Ferry may be a tiring experience especially if you are prone to seasickness and often is not the cheapest option available but it almost always makes for a very picturesque journey.

Things to remember: Ferry rides may be cancelled due to rough seas.

Companies operating ferry routes between Dar es Salaam and Zanzibar

Zan Fast Ferries

What is the most popular transport to get from Dar es Salaam Ferry Terminal to Zanzibar Ferry Terminal?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Ferry remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 66% travelled aboard a ferry
  • 34% decided to fly