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How to get fromMzuzu to Mbeyaby bus, car, plane, or shuttle

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There are 4 ways to get from Mzuzu to Mbeya by bus, car, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Bus, drive

    best
    1. Take the bus from Mzuzu to Karongabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Karonga to Songwebus bus
    3. Drive from Songwe to Mbeyacar car
    6h 20m

  2. Drive  383.3 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Mzuzu to Mbeyacar car 383.3 km
    5h 22m
    $68–98

  3. Fly, bus, Private Transfer

    1. Fly from Mzuzu Airport (ZZU) to Karonga Airport (KGJ)plane plane ZZU - KGJ
    2. Take the bus from Karonga to Songwebus bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Malawi border to Mbeyashuttle bus
    7h 48m

  4. Bus, Private Transfer

    1. Take the bus from Mzuzu to Karongabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Karonga to Songwebus bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Malawi border to Mbeyashuttle bus
    9h 11m

Mzuzu Airport (ZZU) to Karonga Airport (KGJ) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration45 minAverage Duration
Ticket$37Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 382.3 km
  • Duration: 6h 20m

What companies run services between Mzuzu, Malawi and Mbeya, Tanzania?

There is no direct connection from Mzuzu to Mbeya. However, you can take the bus to Karonga, take the bus to Songwe, then drive to Mbeya. Alternatively, you can drive from Mzuzu to Mbeya in around 5h 22m.

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