There are 5 ways to get from Mwanza to Zambia by plane, bus, train, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Mwanza Airport (MWZ) to Ndola (NLA)plane MWZ - NLA
14h 6m$364–1,018Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Central Bus Station to Magufuli Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal to Intercity Bus Terminusbus
47h 44m$95–109Train, bus
- Take the train from Mwanza to Dar es Salaamtrain
- Take the train from Dar es salaam to Serenjetrain
- Take the bus from Serenje to Lusakabus
3d 13hDrive 1,920 km
- Drive from Mwanza to Lusakacar 1,920 km
32h 57m$282–407Bus via Tunduma
- Take the bus from Central Bus Station to Magufuli Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Magufuli Bus Terminal to Tunduma Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Nakonde to Lusakabus
2d
Mwanza Airport (MWZ) to Ndola (NLA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mwanza to Zambia is to bus which costs $95 - $110 and takes 47h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Mwanza to Zambia is to fly which takes 14h 6m and costs $360 - $1,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Mwanza station to Zambia. However, there are services departing from Central Bus Station and arriving at Intercity Bus Terminus via Kimara and Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 47h 44m.
The distance between Mwanza and Zambia is 1279 km. The road distance is 1920 km.
The best way to get from Mwanza to Zambia without a car is to bus which takes 47h 44m and costs $95 - $110.
It takes approximately 14h 6m to get from Mwanza to Zambia, including transfers.
Mwanza to Zambia bus services, operated by Ally's Star, depart from Central Bus Station.
The best way to get from Mwanza to Zambia is to fly which takes 14h 6m and costs $360 - $1,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $95 - $110 and takes 47h 44m.
Mwanza to Zambia bus services, operated by Ally's Star, arrive at Magufuli Bus Terminal station.
Zambia is 1h behind Mwanza. It is currently 7:12 PM in Mwanza and 6:12 PM in Zambia.
What companies run services between Mwanza, Tanzania and Zambia?
Air Tanzania flies from Mwanza Airport (MWZ) to Ndola (NLA) 5 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Central Bus Station to Intercity Bus Terminus via Magufuli Bus Terminal, Kimara, Ubungo, and Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal in around 47h 44m.
- Website
- airtanzania.co.tz
Flights from Mwanza Airport to Ndola via Dar es Salaam
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 50m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $350–1,000
Flights from Mwanza Airport to Ndola via Dodoma, Dar es Salaam
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 40m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $360–1,100
- Phone
- +255 800 11 0042
- [email protected]
- Website
- trc.co.tz
Train from Mwanza to Dar es Salaam
- Ave. Duration
- 38h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $14–25
- Schedules at
- trc.co.tz
- 3rd Class Sitting
- $14
- 2nd Class Sitting
- $18
- 2nd Class Sleeping
- $25
- Phone
- +255 743999894
- Website
- allysstar.co.tz
Bus from Central Bus Station to Magufuli Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Schedules at
- allysstar.co.tz
Bus from Central Bus Station to Magufuli Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Schedules at
- allysstar.co.tz
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Mwanza to Zambia is 1920 km. It takes approximately 32h 57m to drive from Mwanza to Zambia.
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