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How to get fromDar es Salaam to Makambakoby plane, train, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Dar es Salaam to Makambako by plane, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Fly to Mbeya Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) to Mbeya Airport (MBI)plane plane DAR - MBI
    2. Take the train from Mbeya to Makambakotrain train
    7h 11m
    $176–292

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Dar es salaam to Makambakotrain train
    16h 14m
    $13–15

  3. Drive 653.2 km

    1. Drive from Dar es Salaam to Makambakocar car 653.2 km
    11h 32m
    $82–118

  4. Fly to Iringa Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) to Iringa Airport (IRI)plane plane DAR - IRI
    2. Take the taxi from Iringa Airport (IRI) to Makambakotaxi taxi
    5h 48m
    $187–399

  5. Fly to Songea, drive

    1. Fly from Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) to Songea (SGX)plane plane DAR - SGX
    2. Drive from Songea (SGX) to Makambakocar car
    6h 12m
    $162–384

Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) to Mbeya Airport (MBI) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration1h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$159Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 887.8 km
  • Duration: 7h 11m

What companies run services between Dar es Salaam, Tanzania and Makambako, Tanzania?

Tanzania Zambia Railway Authority operates a train from Dar es salaam to Makambako once a week. Tickets cost $13–15 and the journey takes 16h 14m.

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