Zanzibar to Dar es Salaam Distance: 70 km

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

The aerial distance from Zanzibar to Dar es Salaam is approximately 70 km (43 miles). By road, the distance is approximately 0 km.

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

For this 0 km journey, a car or train is ideal. Driving takes about — and trains take approximately —.

Zanzibar

Tanzania

Dar es Salaam

Tanzania

70 km

aerial distance (straight line)

43 miles · Road distance: ~0 km (via road)

🗺 Route map

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Road distance

—

Drive time

70 km

Aerial distance

Route data via OpenStreetMap

How to get from Zanzibar to Dar es Salaam

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By Car

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0 km via highway

Quick facts

Aerial distance

70 km (43 mi)

Road distance

~0 km

Recommended

Car (—)

Most affordable

Train

📍 Zanzibar to Dar es Salaam distance overview

The distance from Zanzibar to Dar es Salaam is approximately 70 km as the crow flies. The road distance is about 0 km, making this a comfortable day trip by car or train.

70 kmAerial distance

~0 kmBy road

—Car

🚗 By car — Zanzibar to Dar es Salaam

— ~0 km

A comfortable — drive covers the 0 km between Zanzibar and Dar es Salaam. This makes for a great day trip by car.

💡 Travel tips for Zanzibar to Dar es Salaam

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Day trip friendly
At 0 km, you can easily make this a day trip and return the same day. Train or car is ideal.

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Carry valid ID
Aadhaar, Passport, or Voter ID is required for train travel and recommended for bus journeys.

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Frequently asked questions

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

The aerial (straight-line) distance from Zanzibar to Dar es Salaam is approximately 70 km (43 miles). The road distance is approximately 0 km, which takes about — by car.

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

For this 0 km journey, a car or train is most practical. Driving takes about — and trains take approximately —. This makes for a comfortable day trip.

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

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Zanzibar to Dar es Salaam Distance & How to Reach