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

Composite routes from Dar Es Salaam to Karonga

Cheapest
15 h 3 min
Car
953 km.
from $52
Other
19 h 49 min
680 km.
Select a ticket
27 h 53 min
Train, Bus
681 km.
Select a ticket
11 h 27 min
Ferry, Plane
680 km.
from $10.87

Transport providers

Airlines

Air Tanzania

Website:
airtanzania.co.tz/
Plane from Julius Nyerere International Airport to Mbeya
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.39–$356.68
Plane from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport to Mbeya
Ave. Duration:
2h 53m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$121.02–$292.99

Precision Air

Website:
precisionairtz.com/
Plane from Julius Nyerere International Airport to Mbeya
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$127.39–$484.07

Other operators

Zan Fast Ferries

Phone:
+255 678 644 773
Email:
Website:
zanfastferries.co.tz/
Other from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$12.74–$165.60

Bus operators

Zanzibar Airport Transfers

Phone:
+254 718 370 639
Email:
Website:
hoteltoursandtransfers.com/
Bus from Mbeya Airport to Malawi
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$63.69–$216.56

Captain Tours

Bus from Songwe to Karonga
Ave. Duration:
51 min
Frequency:
Once daily

New Force Enterprices Ltd

Phone:
+255 754864829
Email:
Website:
newforcebus.co.tz/
Bus from Magufuli Bus Terminal to Lubele
Ave. Duration:
16h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$26.90

Train operators

Tanzania Zambia Railway Authority

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

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Dar es Salaam to Karonga is to drive which costs $163.04 - $239.13 and takes 14h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dar es Salaam to Karonga is to drive which takes 14h 55m and costs $163.04 - $239.13 .

Is there a direct bus between Dar es Salaam and Karonga?

No, there is no direct bus from Dar es Salaam to Karonga. However, there are services departing from Temeke Mwisho and arriving at Karonga via Magufuli Bus Terminal and Songwe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 49m.

How far is it from Dar es Salaam to Karonga?

The distance between Dar es Salaam and Karonga is 1050 km. The road distance is 952.6 km.

How do I travel from Dar es Salaam to Karonga without a car?

The best way to get from Dar es Salaam to Karonga without a car is to bus which takes 19h 49m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 58m to get from Dar es Salaam to Karonga, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dar es Salaam to Karonga bus from?

Dar es Salaam to Karonga bus services, operated by New Force Enterprices Ltd, depart from Magufuli Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Dar es Salaam to Karonga bus arrive?

Dar es Salaam to Karonga bus services, operated by New Force Enterprices Ltd, arrive at Lubele Bus Stand station.

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

Karonga is 1h behind Dar es Salaam. It is currently 12:35 in Dar es Salaam and 11:35 in Karonga.

Can I drive from Dar es Salaam to Karonga?

Yes, the driving distance between Dar es Salaam to Karonga is 953 km. It takes approximately 14h 55m to drive from Dar es Salaam to Karonga.
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