Zanzibar to Dar es Salaam by train
Dar es Salaam lies 74 km (46 mi) south of Zanzibar, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 1 h 4 min at the speeds typical of Tanzania rail, over roughly 90 km (56 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
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| Zanzibar | Dar es Salaam | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Tanzania | Tanzania |
| Population | 709,809 | 5.4 million |
| Elevation | 14 m (46 ft) | 24 m (79 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Africa/Dar_es_Salaam) | UTC+3 (Africa/Dar_es_Salaam) |
| Stations on record | none listed | Dar es Salaam Central Station, Dar es Salaam Kamata railway station, Dar es Salaam Central Station |
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Staying in Dar es Salaam
Our booking partner lists 849 places to stay in Dar es Salaam. Of the 348 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (209), and 10 are five-star. Across 102 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.8 out of 10. Guests have left 38,561 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Dar es Salaam from Zanzibar?
74 km (46 mi) in a straight line, south of Zanzibar; by road roughly 90 km (56 mi).
How long does it take to get from Zanzibar to Dar es Salaam by train?
About 1 h 4 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Zanzibar and Dar es Salaam?
No, both are on Africa/Dar_es_Salaam at the moment.
Where can I stay in Dar es Salaam?
Our booking partner lists 849 places to stay in Dar es Salaam, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.