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How to get fromLusaka to Mbeyaby bus, train, car, plane, shuttle, or taxi

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Intercity Bus Terminus to Mbeyabus bus
    16h 6m

  2. Drive  1,122.5 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lusaka to Mbeyacar car 1,122.5 km
    16h 4m
    $158–228

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Lusaka to Serenjebus bus
    2. Take the train from Serenje to Mbeyatrain train
    25h 58m

  4. Fly to Kasama, train, Private Transfer

    1. Fly from Lusaka (LUN) to Kasama (KAA)plane plane LUN - KAA
    2. Take the train from Kasama to Tundumatrain train
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Tunduma to Mbeyashuttle bus
    11h 36m
    $572–1,095

  5. Fly to Iringa Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Lusaka (LUN) to Iringa Airport (IRI)plane plane LUN - IRI
    2. Take the taxi from Iringa Airport (IRI) to Madibirataxi taxi
    13h 56m
    $386–947

  6. Fly to Kamuzu International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Lusaka (LUN) to Kamuzu International Airport (LLW)plane plane LUN - LLW
    2. Take the bus from Lilongwe to Songwebus bus
    13h 18m

Lusaka (LUN) to Kasama (KAA) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration1h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$467Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,124.7 km
  • Duration: 16h 6m

What companies run services between Lusaka, Zambia and Mbeya, Tanzania?

SR Classic Coach operates a bus from Intercity Bus Terminus to Mbeya once daily, and the journey takes 16h 6m.

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