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Zanzibar to Dar es Salaam Ferry
Zanzibar to Dar es Salaam
Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar
Zanzibar to Dar es Salaam Ferry Summary
Zanzibar to Dar es Salaam Ferry is the most popular way to travel on this route. There are 22 daily departures available. The earliest departure from Zanzibar is at 07:00h, arriving at Dar es Salaam at 08:45h. While the latest departure is at 18:00h, arriving at 19:30h. The total ride from Zanzibar to Dar es Salaam lasts around 01:21h. Prices of a one way adult ticket range from €34 up to €353.
Departure station and country
Zanzibar, Tanzania
Arrival station and country
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Travel Distance
83 km (45 NM)
Average Trip Duration
01h 45min
Total Departures
22
Popular Operators
Azam Marine and Kilimanjaro Fast Ferries, Azam Marine
Lowest Price
€34
Transportation Options
Ferry
Table of contents
Popular Departures between Zanzibar and Dar es Salaam
07:00
Zanzibar1h 0min
DIRECT
08:00Dar es Salaam
from 65.93 EUR
Best offer on 05. Aug
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14:15
Zanzibar1h 0min
DIRECT
15:15Dar es Salaam
from 52.63 EUR
Best offer on 25. Jul
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16:30
Zanzibar1h 0min
DIRECT
17:30Dar es Salaam
from 62.93 EUR
Best offer on 25. Jul
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18:00
Zanzibar Ferry Terminal1h 30min
19:30Dar es Salaam Ferry Terminal
M-TICKET ECOFRIENDLY
from 342 EUR
Best offer on 07. Apr
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07:00
Zanzibar1h 30min
DIRECT
08:30Dar es Salaam
from 67.64 EUR
Best offer on 07. Apr
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Traveling by Ferry from Zanzibar to Dar es Salaam
The travel distance between Zanzibar and Dar es Salaam is a total of 45 nautical miles (83 km), which equals a travel time of roughly 01:45h. The number of daily departures depends on the period you’re traveling in. Most commonly, the number of daily departures increases during the high season. Therefore, in a country like Tanzania, you can expect more lines operating in the period from June to August. Please note that the number of departures may also be limited on public holidays.Departure and Arrival Ports
For comprehensive details about Zanzibar and Dar es Salaam, including ferry port details, as well as other popular routes, please refer to the provided links below.Cheapest ticket prices
Adult ticket: €34 (One-Way) or €68 (Return).Ferry Companies from Zanzibar to Dar es Salaam
There is a total of 2 ferry companies operating the routes from Zanzibar to Dar es Salaam. Here you can see the most popular ferry companies operating this route and their overall rating.
Azam Marine and Kilimanjaro Fast Ferries
Azam Marine
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Zanzibar to Dar es Salaam Ferry Summary
| Route Overview | Key Info |
|---|---|
| Departure Station | Zanzibar |
| Destination Station | Dar es Salaam |
| Daily Departures | Up to 22 daily departures |
| Earliest Departures | 07:00, arriving at 08:45 |
| Latest Departure | 18:00, arriving at 19:30 |
| Travel Distance | 45 nautical miles (83 km) |
| Travel Time | Approximately 1 hour |
| Lowest Price | €34 |
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