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How to get fromMakambako to Dar es Salaamby train, plane, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Train to Mbeya Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Makambako to Mbeyatrain train
    2. Fly from Mbeya Airport (MBI) to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR)plane plane MBI - DAR
    7h 9m
    $176–292

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Makambako to Dar es salaamtrain train
    16h 15m
    $13–15

  3. Drive 652.9 km

    1. Drive from Makambako to Dar es Salaamcar car 652.9 km
    11h 32m
    $82–118

  4. Taxi to Iringa Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Makambako to Iringa Airport (IRI)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Iringa Airport (IRI) to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR)plane plane IRI - DAR
    5h 47m
    $187–398

  5. Drive to Songea, fly

    1. Drive from Makambako to Songea (SGX)car car
    2. Fly from Songea (SGX) to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR)plane plane SGX - DAR
    6h 11m
    $165–394

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

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration1h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$159Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 887.1 km
  • Duration: 7h 9m

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

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

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