There are 3 ways to get from Mbeya to Makambako by train, car, or taxi
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mbeya to Makambako is to train which costs $8 - $12 and takes 4h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Mbeya to Makambako is to drive which takes 2h 31m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct train from Mbeya to Makambako. However, there are services departing from Mbeya and arriving at Makambako via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.
The distance between Mbeya and Makambako is 203 km. The road distance is 173.3 km.
The best way to get from Mbeya to Makambako without a car is to train which takes 4h 44m and costs $8 - $12.
It takes approximately 4h 44m to get from Mbeya to Makambako, including transfers.
Mbeya to Makambako train services, operated by Tanzania Zambia Railway Authority, depart from Mbeya station.
Mbeya to Makambako train services, operated by Tanzania Zambia Railway Authority, arrive at Makambako station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mbeya to Makambako is 173 km. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Mbeya to Makambako.
What companies run services between Mbeya, Tanzania and Makambako, 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 31m
- Estimated price
- $95–120
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