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How to get fromJohannesburg to Mbeyaby plane, bus, car, shuttle, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Johannesburg to Mbeya by plane, bus, car, shuttle, or train

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Mbeya Airport (MBI)plane plane JNB - MBI
    8h 48m
    $303–577

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Lusakabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Intercity Bus Terminus to Mbeyabus bus
    37h 6m

  3. Drive 2,499.4 km

    1. Drive from Johannesburg to Mbeyacar car 2,499.4 km
    31h 44m
    $349–504

  4. Bus, Private Transfer

    1. Take the bus from 77 Nugget St to Intercity Bus Terminusbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lusaka to Nakondebus bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Tunduma to Mbeyashuttle bus
    41h 7m

  5. Bus via Park Station

    1. Take the bus from Park Station to Intercity Bus Terminusbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Intercity Bus Terminus to Mbeyabus bus
    41h 26m

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Lusakabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lusaka to Serenjebus bus
    3. Take the train from Serenje to Mbeyatrain train
    46h 58m

Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Mbeya Airport (MBI) flights

Calendar19Weekly Planes
Duration10h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$144Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,017.5 km
  • Duration: 8h 48m

What companies run services between Johannesburg, South Africa and Mbeya, Tanzania?

Airlink, Air Tanzania, and four other airlines fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Mbeya Airport (MBI) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Johannesburg to Mbeya via Lusaka and Intercity Bus Terminus in around 37h 6m.

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