There are 6 ways to get from Nairobi to Mbeya by plane, bus, train, or car
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Fly from Nairobi
best- Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Mbeya Airport (MBI)plane NBO - MBI
8h 57m$191–401Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Nairobi to Moshibus
- Take the train from Moshi to Dar es Salaamtrain
- Take the train from Dar es salaam to Mbeyatrain
38h 16m$33–49Bus
- Take the bus from Nairobi to Ubungo Intl Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal to Mbeyabus
26h 38mDrive 1,264.6 km
- Drive from Nairobi to Mbeyacar 1,264.6 km
21h 59m$158–227Fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport
- Fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Mbeya Airport (MBI)plane WIL - MBI
7h 58m$250–800Bus via Mbeya
- Take the bus from Nairobi to Dar es Salaambus
- Take the bus from Dar es Salaam to Mbeyabus
31h
Nairobi (NBO) to Mbeya Airport (MBI) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nairobi to Mbeya is to bus and train which costs $30 - $50 and takes 38h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Nairobi to Mbeya is to fly which takes 7h 58m and costs $250 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Nairobi to Mbeya. However, there are services departing from Nairobi and arriving at Mbeya via Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 38m.
The distance between Nairobi and Mbeya is 966 km. The road distance is 1264.6 km.
The best way to get from Nairobi to Mbeya without a car is to bus which takes 26h 38m and costs .
It takes approximately 8h 57m to get from Nairobi to Mbeya, including transfers.
Nairobi to Mbeya bus services, operated by Marangu Luxury Shuttles, depart from Nairobi station.
The best way to get from Nairobi to Mbeya is to fly which takes 8h 57m and costs $190 - $410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 26h 38m.
Nairobi to Mbeya bus services, operated by Marangu Luxury Shuttles, arrive at Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nairobi to Mbeya is 1265 km. It takes approximately 21h 59m to drive from Nairobi to Mbeya.
What companies run services between Nairobi, Kenya and Mbeya, Tanzania?
Air Tanzania, Kenya Airways, and two other airlines fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Mbeya Airport (MBI) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nairobi to Mbeya via Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal in around 26h 38m.
- Website
- airtanzania.co.tz
Flights from Nairobi to Mbeya Airport via Dar es Salaam
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–400
Flights from Nairobi to Mbeya Airport via Mombasa, Dar es Salaam
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $190–400
Flights from Nairobi Wilson Airport to Mbeya Airport via Arusha, Dar es Salaam
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–800
- Phone
- +255 800 11 0042
- [email protected]
- Website
- trc.co.tz
Train from Moshi to Dar es Salaam
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $7–17
- Schedules at
- trc.co.tz
- Book at
- eticketing.trc.co.tz
- 3rd Class Sitting
- $7
- 2nd Class Sitting
- $9
- 2nd Class Sleeping
- $16
- 3rd Class (sitting)
- $8
- 2nd Class
- $11
- 2nd Class ( sleeping)
- $17
- Phone
- +254 203 555 780
- [email protected]
- Website
- marangushuttles.com
Bus from Nairobi to Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1–35
- Schedules at
- marangu.co.tz
- Book at
- busbora.co.tz
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