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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Dar Es Salaam to Francistown

Composite routes from Dar Es Salaam to Francistown

Cheapest
40 h 40 min
Car
2894 km.
from $159
Fastest
3 h 33 min
Plane
Other
7 h 44 min
Bus, Plane
2035 km.
from $326.85
43 h 1 min
2034 km.
Select a ticket
2 d 20 h 21 min
Train, Taxi, Bus
2034 km.
Select a ticket
2 d 49 min
2034 km.
from $5.43

Transport providers

Airlines

Ethiopian Airlines

Website:
ethiopianairlines.com/
Plane from Julius Nyerere International Airport to Bulawayo
Ave. Duration:
4h 25m
Frequency:
Thursday
Estimated price:
$260.87–$543.48

Airlink

Phone:
+27 11 451 7300
Website:
flyairlink.com/
Plane from Julius Nyerere International Airport to Bulawayo
Ave. Duration:
7h 53m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$304.35–$869.57

Air Botswana

Website:
airbotswana.co.bw/
Plane from Julius Nyerere International Airport to Francistown
Ave. Duration:
11h 41m
Frequency:
Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$250.00–$706.52

Fastjet

Website:
fastjet.com/en
Plane from Julius Nyerere International Airport to Bulawayo
Ave. Duration:
5h 50m
Frequency:
Tuesday
Estimated price:
$92.39–$500.00

Bus operators

Juldan Motors

Phone:
+260 211 247 683
Email:
Bus from Nakonde to Lusaka
Ave. Duration:
12h 38m
Frequency:
Once daily

New Force Enterprices Ltd

Phone:
+255 754864829
Email:
Website:
newforcebus.co.tz/
Bus from Magufuli Bus Terminal to Tunduma
Ave. Duration:
15h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$19.57–$23.91

Lawa Holdings Pty Ltd

Phone:
+267 240 1832
Website:
lawaholdings.co.bw/?fbclid=IwAR35P_vP2T0lCtu_CX1RFzeusOJHonVRExQyH5_hqRtuADUorFojHSbBy6A
Bus from Inter-City Bus Terminus to Phillip
Ave. Duration:
14h 26m
Frequency:
Twice a week

JKAS Bus Services

Phone:
+260 966608267
Email:
Website:
jkasbus.com/en
Bus from Nakonde Bus Stn to Inter-City
Ave. Duration:
16h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$16.88

Noko Travel & Tours

Phone:
+267 73 325 312
Email:
Bus from Intercity Bus Terminus to Francistown
Ave. Duration:
12h
Frequency:
Twice a week

Train operators

Tanzania Zambia Railway Authority

Website:
tazarasite.com
Train from Dar es salaam to Mbeya
Ave. Duration:
24h 20m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Train from Nakonde to New
Ave. Duration:
22h
Frequency:
Twice a week

Zambia Railways

Phone:
+260-215-227000
Email:
Website:
zrl.com.zm
Train from Kabwe to Lusaka
Ave. Duration:
4h 41m
Frequency:
Twice a week

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Dar es Salaam to Francistown?

The cheapest way to get from Dar es Salaam to Francistown is to fly and drive which costs $130.43 - $597.83 and takes 7h 44m.

What is the fastest way to get from Dar es Salaam to Francistown?

The fastest way to get from Dar es Salaam to Francistown is to fly and drive which takes 7h 44m and costs $130.43 - $597.83 .

How far is it from Dar es Salaam to Francistown?

The distance between Dar es Salaam and Francistown is 2080 km. The road distance is 2894.9 km.

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

It takes approximately 7h 44m to get from Dar es Salaam to Francistown, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Dar es Salaam to Francistown?

The best way to get from Dar es Salaam to Francistown is to bus which takes 43h 1m and costs . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $184.78 - $652.17 and takes 11h 17m.

What is the time difference between Dar es Salaam and Francistown?

Francistown is 1h behind Dar es Salaam. It is currently 15:37 in Dar es Salaam and 14:37 in Francistown.

Can I drive from Dar es Salaam to Francistown?

Yes, the driving distance between Dar es Salaam to Francistown is 2895 km. It takes approximately 40h 33m to drive from Dar es Salaam to Francistown.

Where can I stay near Francistown?

There are 25+ hotels available in Francistown. Prices start at $25.75 per night.
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