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How to get fromMbeya to Kigaliby plane, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Mbeya to Kigali by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Mbeya Airport (MBI) to Kigali International Airport (KGL)plane plane MBI - KGL
    9h 54m
    $362–906

  2. Bus via Mbeya

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Mbeya to Dar es Salaambus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal to Kampalabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Trinity Bus Terminal to Nyabugogo Bus Stnbus bus
    2d 2h
    $73–132

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Mbeya to Ubungo Intl Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal to Kampalabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Trinity Bus Terminal to Nyabugogo Bus Stnbus bus
    46h 57m

  4. Drive 1,098.4 km

    1. Drive from Mbeya to Kigalicar car 1,098.4 km
    28h 3m
    $142–205

  5. Bus via Dar es Salaam

    1. Take the bus from Mbeya to Dar es Salaambus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dar es Salaam to Kampalabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Trinity Bus Terminal to Nyabugogo Bus Stnbus bus
    2d 6h
    $83–172

Mbeya Airport (MBI) to Kigali International Airport (KGL) flights

Calendar19Weekly Planes
Duration10h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$333Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 869.2 km
  • Duration: 9h 54m

What companies run services between Mbeya, Tanzania and Kigali, Rwanda?

Air Tanzania, Rwandair Express, and Kenya Airways fly from Mbeya Airport (MBI) to Kigali International Airport (KGL) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mbeya to Nyabugogo Bus Stn via Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal, Kampala, Namirembe Park, and Trinity Bus Terminal in around 46h 57m.

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