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How to get fromMpika to Tanzaniaby bus, shuttle, plane, train, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Mpika to Tanzania by bus, shuttle, plane, train, or car

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  1. Bus, Private Transfer to Mbeya Airport, fly to Julius Nyerere International Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from Mpika to Nakondebus bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Tunduma to Mbeya Airportshuttle bus
    3. Fly from Mbeya Airport (MBI) to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR)plane plane MBI - DAR
    10h 4m

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Mpika to Dar es salaamtrain train
    34h 54m
    $45–52

  3. Bus, Private Transfer

    1. Take the bus from Mpika to Nakondebus bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Tunduma to Mbeyashuttle bus
    3. Take the bus from Mbeya to Ubungo Intl Bus Terminalbus bus
    20h 33m

  4. Drive 1,302.6 km

    1. Drive from Mpika to Dar es Salaamcar car 1,302.6 km
    20h 51m
    $192–276

  5. Bus, Private Transfer to Mbeya Airport, fly to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Mpika to Nakondebus bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Tunduma to Mbeya Airportshuttle bus
    3. Fly from Mbeya Airport (MBI) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ)plane plane MBI - ZNZ
    12h 33m

  6. Drive to Sumbawanga, fly to Tabora

    1. Drive from Mpika to Sumbawanga (SUT)car car
    2. Fly from Sumbawanga (SUT) to Tabora (TBO)plane plane SUT - TBO
    9h 34m
    $187–402

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Mpika to Nakondebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tunduma Terminal to Magufuli Bus Terminalbus bus
    21h 28m

Mbeya Airport (MBI) to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration1h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$137Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,169.6 km
  • Duration: 10h 4m

What companies run services between Mpika, Muchinga Province, Zambia and Tanzania?

Tanzania Zambia Railway Authority operates a train from Mpika to Dar es salaam once a week. Tickets cost $26–30 and the journey takes 34h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mpika to Gerezani via Nakonde, Tunduma Terminal, Magufuli Bus Terminal, and Kimara in around 21h 28m.

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