There are 3 ways to get from Makambako to Mbeya by train, car, or taxi
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The cheapest way to get from Makambako to Mbeya is to train which costs $7 - $12 and takes 4h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Makambako to Mbeya is to drive which takes 2h 31m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct train from Makambako to Mbeya. However, there are services departing from Makambako and arriving at Mbeya via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.
The distance between Makambako and Mbeya is 203 km. The road distance is 173.4 km.
The best way to get from Makambako to Mbeya without a car is to train which takes 4h 44m and costs $7 - $12.
It takes approximately 4h 44m to get from Makambako to Mbeya, including transfers.
Makambako to Mbeya train services, operated by Tanzania Zambia Railway Authority, depart from Makambako station.
Makambako to Mbeya train services, operated by Tanzania Zambia Railway Authority, arrive at Mbeya station.
Yes, the driving distance between Makambako to Mbeya is 173 km. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Makambako to Mbeya.
There are 22+ hotels available in Mbeya.
What companies run services between Makambako, Tanzania and Mbeya, Tanzania?
Tanzania Zambia Railway Authority operates a train from Makambako to Mbeya once a week. Tickets cost $4–6 and the journey takes 4h 37m.
- Phone
- +255 739 998 855
- Website
- tazarasite.com
Train from Makambako to Mbeya
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Schedules at
- tazarasite.com
- Mukuba M1
- $5–6
- Mukuba M2
- $4
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Estimated price
- $95–120
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