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How to get fromArusha to Makambakoby plane, train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Arusha to Makambako by plane, train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Fly Arusha to Mbeya Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Arusha (ARK) to Mbeya Airport (MBI)plane plane ARK - MBI
    2. Take the train from Mbeya to Makambakotrain train
    9h 41m
    $253–388

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Arusha to Moshibus bus
    2. Take the train from Moshi to Dar es Salaamtrain train
    3. Take the train from Dar es salaam to Makambakotrain train
    28h 34m
    $21–34

  3. Bus, train via Mbeya

    1. Take the bus from Central Bus Terminal to Ubungo Intl Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal to Mbeyabus bus
    3. Take the train from Mbeya to Makambakotrain train
    28h 36m

  4. Drive 834.1 km

    1. Drive from Arusha to Makambakocar car 834.1 km
    15h 54m
    $104–150

  5. Taxi to Kilimanjaro International Airport, fly to Mbeya Airport, train

    1. Take the taxi from Arusha to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) to Mbeya Airport (MBI)plane plane JRO - MBI
    3. Take the train from Mbeya to Makambakotrain train
    11h 16m
    $287–784

  6. Taxi to Kilimanjaro International Airport, fly to Songea, drive

    1. Take the taxi from Arusha to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) to Songea (SGX)plane plane JRO - SGX
    3. Drive from Songea (SGX) to Makambakocar car
    13h 52m
    $273–676

Arusha (ARK) to Mbeya Airport (MBI) flights

Calendar24Weekly Planes
Duration6h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$247Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 922.7 km
  • Duration: 9h 41m

What companies run services between Arusha, Tanzania and Makambako, Tanzania?

There is no direct connection from Arusha to Makambako. However, you can take the taxi to Arusha-Airport-ARK airport, fly to Mbeya Airport (MBI), take the taxi to Mbeya, then take the train to Makambako. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Arusha to Makambako via Moshi, Moshi, Dar es Salaam, and Dar es salaam in around 28h 34m.

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