Nairobi to Dar es Salaam

Nairobi to Dar es Salaam

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Nairobi to Dar es Salaam Schedule

Nairobi to Dar es Salaam Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Zanzibar Private Tours Tourist 00:00 - 02:00KES 7,800
Zanzibar Private Tours Tourist 02:00 - 04:00KES 7,800
Tahmeed Coach VIP-Class 05:00 - 20:00KES 6,223
Kenya Airways Economy #KQ48207:40 - 09:05KES 59,691
Precision Air Economy #PW71808:20 - 12:00KES 45,057
Zanzibar Private Tours Tourist 11:00 - 13:00KES 7,800
Zanzibar Private Tours Tourist 12:00 - 14:00KES 7,800
Zanzibar Private Tours Tourist 15:00 - 17:00KES 7,800
Zanzibar Private Tours Tourist 16:00 - 18:00KES 7,800
Zanzibar Private Tours Tourist 19:00 - 21:00KES 7,800
Precision Air Economy 21:10 - 16:15KES 45,585
Precision Air Economy #PW448823:45 - 01:15KES 34,884

Transportation from Nairobi to Dar es Salaam

Facts about the transport from Nairobi to Dar es Salaam

Cheapest Transport$28
Fastest Transport1h 25m
Earliest Departure12:00 AM
Latest Departure11:45 PM
Departures per day32
Distance750 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAir Tanzania, Kenya Airways, Precision Air, Tahmeed Coach, Zanzibar Private Tours

How to get from Nairobi to Dar es Salaam

Travelling between Nairobi and Dar es Salaam is possible by Flight, bus and van. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 237.38 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a van which will set you back mere USD 58.73.

How long does it take to get from Nairobi to Dar es Salaam?

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 15 hours to travel between Nairobi and Dar es Salaam depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Nairobi and Dar es Salaam. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h 25m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 15h to reach Dar es Salaam.

How much does it cost to get from Nairobi to Dar es Salaam?

Travelling between Nairobi and Dar es Salaam can be as cheap as USD 58.73 if you opt for a Zanzibar Private Tours van and as expensive as USD 237.38 if you buy a Precision Air flight 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 Nairobi and Dar es Salaam ?

  • 24 from Nairobi to Dar es Salaam starting from 00:00 Nairobi Transfer until 23:00 Nairobi Transfer
  • 8 from Nairobi to Dar es Salaam starting from 07:40 Jomo Kenyatta Airport until 23:45 Jomo Kenyatta Airport

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

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 Nairobi to Dar es Salaam, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 139.67.

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 Nairobi and Dar es Salaam

Air Tanzania, Kenya Airways, Precision Air

Bus

Travelling from Nairobi to Dar es Salaam overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Nairobi and Dar es Salaam

Tahmeed Coach

Van

Vans are a great alternative - or, in many cases - your only option - if you need to travel overland within one and the same province or neighbouring provinces or states. Vans ply the roads between Nairobi and Dar es Salaam, too.

Things to remember: When travelling by van with huge luggage buying a separate seat for your suitcase or backpack is a good idea. Do not expect there is a roomy luggage compartment in a van - there is actually none and your fellow passengers are unlikely to appreciate your luggage stuck under their feet, alas.

Companies operating vans between Nairobi and Dar es Salaam

Zanzibar Private Tours

What is the most popular transport to get from Nairobi to Dar es Salaam?

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

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 100% opted for a bus