Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar Distance & How to Reach

Q: What is the distance from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar?

The aerial distance from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar is approximately 70 km (43 miles). By road, the distance is approximately 95 km.

Q: What is the best way to travel from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar?

For this 95 km journey, a car or train is ideal. Driving takes about 2 hrs 7 min and trains take approximately 2 hrs 23 min.

Tanzania · 95 km · Compare train, bus & driving options

Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar distance: 70 km (aerial), approximately 95 km by road. By train: ~2 hrs 23 min. By road: ~2 hrs 7 min.

Dar es Salaam

Tanzania

Zanzibar

Tanzania

70 km

aerial distance (straight line)

43 miles

How to get from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar

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Aerial distance

70 km (43 mi)

Road distance

~95 km

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📍 Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar distance overview

The distance from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar is approximately 70 km as the crow flies. The road distance is about 95 km, making this a comfortable day trip by car or train.

70 kmAerial distance

~95 kmBy road

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💡 Travel tips for Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar

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Day trip friendly
At 95 km, you can easily make this a day trip and return the same day. Train or car is ideal.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the distance from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar? ▼

The aerial (straight-line) distance from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar is approximately 70 km (43 miles).

What is the best way to travel from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar? ▼

For this 95 km journey, a car or train is most practical. Driving takes about 2 hrs 7 min and trains take approximately 2 hrs 23 min. This makes for a comfortable day trip.

Can I book Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar travel on FareEagle? ▼

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