There are 6 ways to get from Mbeya to Ndola by plane, bus, train, car, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Mbeya Airport
best- Fly from Mbeya Airport (MBI) to Ndola (NLA)plane MBI - NLA
6h 46m$421–1,143Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Mbeya to New Kapiri Mposhitrain
- Take the bus from Kapiri Mposhi to Power Tools Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Kitwe to Ndolatrain
33h 29m$43–53Bus
- Take the bus from Mbeya to Intercity Bus Terminusbus
- Take the bus from Lusaka to Ndolabus
22h 5mDrive 928.7 km
- Drive from Mbeya to Ndolacar 928.7 km
15h 49m$137–197Private Transfer , train to Kasama, fly
- Take a shuttle bus from Mbeya to Tunduma
- Take the train from Tunduma to Kasamatrain
- Fly from Kasama (KAA) to Ndola (NLA)plane KAA - NLA
14h 53m$432–821Private Transfer , bus, train
- Take a shuttle bus from Mbeya to Tunduma
- Take the bus from Nakonde Bus Stn to Kapiri Mposhibus
- Take the bus from Kapiri Mposhi to Power Tools Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Kitwe to Ndolatrain
26h 13m$98–222
Mbeya Airport (MBI) to Ndola (NLA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mbeya to Ndola is to train and bus which costs $40 - $55 and takes 33h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Mbeya to Ndola is to fly which takes 6h 46m and costs $420 - $1,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Mbeya to Ndola. However, there are services departing from Mbeya and arriving at Ndola via Lusaka. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 5m.
The distance between Mbeya and Ndola is 702 km. The road distance is 928.7 km.
The best way to get from Mbeya to Ndola without a car is to bus which takes 22h 5m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 46m to get from Mbeya to Ndola, including transfers.
Mbeya to Ndola bus services, operated by SR Classic Coach, depart from Mbeya station.
The best way to get from Mbeya to Ndola is to fly which takes 6h 46m and costs $420 - $1,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 22h 5m.
Mbeya to Ndola bus services, operated by SR Classic Coach, arrive at Intercity Bus Terminus station.
Ndola is 1h behind Mbeya. It is currently 12:38 PM in Mbeya and 11:38 AM in Ndola.
What companies run services between Mbeya, Tanzania and Ndola, Zambia?
Air Tanzania flies from Mbeya Airport (MBI) to Ndola (NLA) 3 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mbeya to Ndola via Intercity Bus Terminus and Lusaka in around 22h 5m.
- Website
- proflight-zambia.com
Flights from Kasama to Ndola via Lusaka
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 1m
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $340–600
- Website
- airtanzania.co.tz
Flights from Mbeya Airport to Ndola via Dar es Salaam
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $410–1,200
- Phone
- +255 739 998 855
- Website
- tazarasite.com
Train from Mbeya to New Kapiri Mposhi
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 9m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $19–22
- Schedules at
- tazarasite.com
- Mukuba M1
- $19–22
- Mukuba M2
- $21
Train from Tunduma to Kasama
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 57m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $6–7
- Schedules at
- tazarasite.com
- Mukuba M1
- $6–7
- Mukuba M2
- $6
- Phone
- +260-765-211826
- [email protected]
- Website
- zrl.com.zm
Train from Kitwe to Ndola
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Schedules at
- zrl.com.zm
Train from Kitwe to Ndola
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Schedules at
- zrl.com.zm
- Phone
- +255 22 213 4567
- [email protected]
- Website
- srclassiccoach.co.tz
Bus from Mbeya to Intercity Bus Terminus
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 7m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- srclassiccoach.co.tz
- Phone
- +260 973334200
- [email protected]
- Website
- juldan-motors.com
Bus from Lusaka to Ndola
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- https://juldan-motors.com/en
- Phone
- +260 212 217 118
- Website
- facebook.com
Bus from Kapiri Mposhi to Power Tools Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–15
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
- Single
- $12–15
Bus from Kapiri Mposhi to Power Tools Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–15
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
- Single
- $12–15
- Phone
- +254 718 370 639
- [email protected]
- Website
- hoteltoursandtransfers.com
Shuttle from Mbeya to Tunduma
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $60–180
- Schedules at
- hoteltoursandtransfers.com
Shuttle from Mbeya to Tunduma
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $60–180
- Schedules at
- hoteltoursandtransfers.com
- Phone
- +260 966608267
- [email protected]
- Website
- jkasbus.com
Bus from Nakonde Bus Stn to Kapiri Mposhi
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 43m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $25
- Schedules at
- jkasbus.com
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Yes, the driving distance between Mbeya to Ndola is 929 km. It takes approximately 15h 49m to drive from Mbeya to Ndola.
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