What is the cheapest way to get from Nairobi to Makambako?

The cheapest way to get from Nairobi to Makambako is to bus and train via Moshi which costs $25 - $40 and takes 33h 32m.

What is the fastest way to get from Nairobi to Makambako?

The fastest way to get from Nairobi to Makambako is to fly and taxi which takes 11h 26m and costs $300 - $650.

How far is it from Nairobi to Makambako?

The distance between Nairobi and Makambako is 1169 km. The road distance is 1093 km.

How do I travel from Nairobi to Makambako without a car?

The best way to get from Nairobi to Makambako without a car is to bus and train which takes 31h 15m and costs $19 - $55.

How long does it take to get from Nairobi to Makambako?

It takes approximately 13h 58m to get from Nairobi to Makambako, including transfers.

Can I drive from Nairobi to Makambako?

Yes, the driving distance between Nairobi to Makambako is 1093 km. It takes approximately 19h 32m to drive from Nairobi to Makambako.

Nairobi to Makambako - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 9 ways to get from Nairobi to Makambako by plane, train, bus, car, or taxi

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Fly Nairobi to Mbeya Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Mbeya Airport (MBI)plane NBO - MBI
2. Take the train from Mbeya to Makambakotrain
13h 58m
$270–864
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nairobi to Ubungo Intl Bus Terminalbus
2. Take the train from Dar es salaam to Makambakotrain
31h 15m
$20–55
Bus, train via Mbeya
1. Take the bus from Nairobi to Ubungo Intl Bus Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal to Mbeyabus
3. Take the train from Mbeya to Makambakotrain
32h 21m
Drive 1,093 km
1. Drive from Nairobi to Makambakocar 1,093 km
19h 32m
$136–197
Fly Nairobi to Songea, drive
1. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Songea (SGX)plane NBO - SGX
2. Drive from Songea (SGX) to Makambakocar
16h 59m
$276–656
Fly Nairobi Wilson Airport to Mbeya Airport, train
1. Fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Mbeya Airport (MBI)plane WIL - MBI
2. Take the train from Mbeya to Makambakotrain
12h 59m
$249–713
Fly Nairobi Wilson Airport to Iringa Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Iringa Airport (IRI)plane WIL - IRI
2. Take the taxi from Iringa Airport (IRI) to Makambakotaxi
11h 26m
$309–625
Bus, train via Moshi
1. Take the bus from Nairobi to Moshibus
2. Take the train from Moshi to Dar es Salaamtrain
3. Take the train from Dar es salaam to Makambakotrain
33h 32m
$26–39
Bus, train #2
1. Take the bus from Nairobi to Dar es Salaambus
2. Take the train from Dar es salaam to Makambakotrain
37h 8m
$58–64

Nairobi (NBO) to Mbeya Airport (MBI) flights

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8h 17mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,168.9 km
Duration: 13h 58m

What companies run services between Nairobi, Kenya and Makambako, Tanzania?

There is no direct connection from Nairobi to Makambako. However, you can take the bus to JKIA - Passenger Boarding, walk to Nairobi (NBO) airport, fly to Mbeya Airport (MBI), take the taxi to Mbeya, then take the train to Makambako. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nairobi to Makambako via Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal, Ubungo, Mwembe Chai, and Dar es salaam in around 31h 15m.

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