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How to Travel from

Dar es Salaam to Cape Town

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Nine ways to Travel from Dar Es Salaam to Cape Town

Composite routes from Dar Es Salaam to Cape Town

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Transport providers

Airlines

South African Airways

Website:
flysaa.com/
Plane from Julius Nyerere International Airport to Cape
Ave. Duration:
7h
Frequency:
Tuesday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$318.46–$764.32

Safair

Website:
flysafair.co.za/
Plane from Julius Nyerere International Airport to Cape
Ave. Duration:
6h 45m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$292.99–$585.98

Kenya Airways

Website:
kenya-airways.com/
Plane from Julius Nyerere International Airport to Cape
Ave. Duration:
8h 55m
Frequency:
Tuesday
Estimated price:
$292.99–$611.45

Airlink

Phone:
+27 11 451 7300
Website:
flyairlink.com/
Plane from Julius Nyerere International Airport to Cape
Ave. Duration:
9h 37m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$369.42–$1,019.09

Bus operators

Greyhound ZA

Phone:
+27 11 611 8000
Website:
greyhound.co.za
Bus from Park Station to Cape
Ave. Duration:
19h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$43.31–$62.42
Bus from Midrand to Cape
Ave. Duration:
20h 20m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$44.59–$62.42

Captain Tours

Bus from Songwe to Lilongwe
Ave. Duration:
10h
Frequency:
Once daily

Eagle Liner

Phone:
+27 87 150 1895
Website:
eagleliner.co.za
Bus from Park Station to Cape
Ave. Duration:
17h 35m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$25.48–$82.80

City to City

Phone:
+27 11 774 3333
Website:
res.prasa.com/citytocity/booking
Bus from Johannesburg to Cape
Ave. Duration:
18h 8m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$26.75–$35.67

Mkombe Trading Logistics

Phone:
+27 688 768 194
Website:
facebook.com/mkombebuslogisticstz
Bus from Dar Es Salaam to Johannesburg
Ave. Duration:
2d 15h
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$188.72

Jobela Star

Phone:
+27 21 361 1695
Website:
jobelastar.co.za/
Bus from Lilongwe to Cape
Ave. Duration:
44h
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$79.72

Train operators

Tanzania Zambia Railway Authority

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

Shosholoza Meyl

Phone:
011 013 0231
Website:
res.prasa.com/shosholozameyl/Booking
Train from Potchefstroom to Cape
Ave. Duration:
34h 55m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$27.06–$43.41

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Dar es Salaam to Cape Town is to bus via Cape Town which costs $184.78 - $195.65 and takes 3 days 11h.

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

The fastest way to get from Dar es Salaam to Cape Town is to fly which takes 7h 11m and costs $239.13 - $326.09 .

Is there a direct bus between Dar es Salaam and Cape Town?

No, there is no direct bus from Dar es Salaam to Cape Town. However, there are services departing from Gerezani and arriving at Cape Town Stn via Dar Es Salaam and Park Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 11h.

How far is it from Dar es Salaam to Cape Town?

The distance between Dar es Salaam and Cape Town is 3712 km. The road distance is 4778.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Dar es Salaam to Cape Town without a car is to bus which takes 3 days 11h and costs $173.91 - $239.13 .

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

It takes approximately 7h 11m to get from Dar es Salaam to Cape Town, including transfers.

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

Dar es Salaam to Cape Town bus services, operated by Mkombe Trading Logistics, depart from Dar Es Salaam station.

Train, bus or fly from Dar es Salaam to Cape Town?

The best way to get from Dar es Salaam to Cape Town is to fly which takes 7h 11m and costs $239.13 - $326.09 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $173.91 - $239.13 and takes 3 days 11h. There are no good options to train between Dar es Salaam to Cape Town.

Where does the Dar es Salaam to Cape Town bus arrive?

Dar es Salaam to Cape Town bus services, operated by Mkombe Trading Logistics, arrive at Johannesburg station.

What is the time difference between Dar es Salaam and Cape Town?

Cape Town is 1h behind Dar es Salaam. It is currently 06:55 in Dar es Salaam and 05:55 in Cape Town.

Can I drive from Dar es Salaam to Cape Town?

Yes, the driving distance between Dar es Salaam to Cape Town is 4778 km. It takes approximately 2 days 10h to drive from Dar es Salaam to Cape Town.

Where can I stay near Cape Town?

There are 5912+ hotels available in Cape Town. Prices start at $45.60 per night.
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