There are 3 ways to get from Mbeya to Ilembula by train, car, or taxi
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The cheapest way to get from Mbeya to Ilembula is to drive which costs $18 - $27 and takes 2h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Mbeya to Ilembula is to drive which takes 2h 9m and costs $18 - $27.
No, there is no direct train from Mbeya to Ilembula. However, there are services departing from Mbeya and arriving at Makambako via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.
The distance between Mbeya and Ilembula is 233 km. The road distance is 147.4 km.
The best way to get from Mbeya to Ilembula without a car is to train which takes 5h 17m and costs $24 - $35.
It takes approximately 5h 17m to get from Mbeya to Ilembula, including transfers.
Mbeya to Ilembula train services, operated by Tanzania Zambia Railway Authority, depart from Mbeya station.
Mbeya to Ilembula train services, operated by Tanzania Zambia Railway Authority, arrive at Makambako station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mbeya to Ilembula is 147 km. It takes approximately 2h 9m to drive from Mbeya to Ilembula.
What companies run services between Mbeya, Tanzania and Ilembula, Tanzania?
Tanzania Zambia Railway Authority operates a train from Mbeya to Makambako once a week. Tickets cost $4–6 and the journey takes 4h 37m.
- Phone
- +255 739 998 855
- Website
- tazarasite.com
Train from Mbeya to Makambako
- 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 9m
- Estimated price
- $80–100
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