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Lusaka to Dar es Salaam

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Lusaka, Zambia → Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

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Seven ways to Travel from Lusaka to Dar Es Salaam

Composite routes from Lusaka to Dar Es Salaam

Cheapest
Other

Transport providers

Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Website:
turkishairlines.com/
Plane from Lusaka to Julius
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Monday and Friday
Estimated price:
$121.49–$473.17

APG Airlines

Website:
apg-airlines.com/
Plane from Lusaka to Abeid
Ave. Duration:
5h 10m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$217.40–$895.19

Air Tanzania

Website:
airtanzania.co.tz/
Plane from Lusaka to Julius
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$242.98–$447.59
Plane from Lusaka to Abeid
Ave. Duration:
5h 25m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$281.34–$767.30

Uganda Airlines

Website:
ugandairlines.com/
Plane from Lusaka to Julius
Ave. Duration:
5h 40m
Frequency:
Thursday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$242.98–$562.69

Precision Air

Website:
precisionairtz.com/
Plane from Lusaka to Abeid
Ave. Duration:
4h 35m
Frequency:
Monday and Friday
Estimated price:
$153.46–$562.69

Other operators

Zan Fast Ferries

Phone:
+255 678 644 773
Website:
zanfastferries.co.tz/
Other from Zanzibar to Dar
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$12.79–$166.25

Bus operators

Zambia Airways

Plane from Lusaka to Julius
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$179.04–$703.36

Zanzibar Airport Transfers

Phone:
+254 718 370 639
Website:
hoteltoursandtransfers.com/
Bus from Tunduma to Mbeya
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$54.35–$184.78

Juldan Motors

Phone:
+260 211 247 683
Bus from Lusaka to Nakonde
Ave. Duration:
12h 38m
Frequency:
Once daily
Bus from Lusaka to Serenje
Ave. Duration:
5h 11m
Frequency:
Once daily

New Force Enterprices Ltd

Phone:
+255 754864829
Website:
newforcebus.co.tz/
Bus from Tunduma Terminal to Magufuli
Ave. Duration:
15h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$23.02–$28.13

JKAS Bus Services

Phone:
+260 966608267
Website:
jkasbus.com/en
Bus from Inter-City Bus Terminus to Nakonde
Ave. Duration:
16h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$19.86

Train operators

Tanzania Zambia Railway Authority

Website:
tazarasite.com
Train from Serenje to Nakonde
Ave. Duration:
16h 42m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Train from Mbeya to Dar
Ave. Duration:
24h 20m
Frequency:
Twice a week

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Lusaka to Dar es Salaam is to bus via Gerezani which costs $41.30 - $48.91 and takes 32h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lusaka to Dar es Salaam is to fly which takes 5h 17m and costs $239.13 - $413.04 .

How far is it from Lusaka to Dar es Salaam?

The distance between Lusaka and Dar es Salaam is 1538 km. The road distance is 1944.1 km.

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

It takes approximately 5h 17m to get from Lusaka to Dar es Salaam, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Lusaka to Dar es Salaam?

The best way to get from Lusaka to Dar es Salaam is to fly which takes 5h 17m and costs $239.13 - $413.04 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 29h 9m.

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

Dar es Salaam is 1h ahead of Lusaka. It is currently 06:25 in Lusaka and 07:25 in Dar es Salaam.

Can I drive from Lusaka to Dar es Salaam?

Yes, the driving distance between Lusaka to Dar es Salaam is 1944 km. It takes approximately 28h 47m to drive from Lusaka to Dar es Salaam.

Where can I stay near Dar es Salaam?

There are 713+ hotels available in Dar es Salaam. Prices start at $53.05 per night.
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