There are 3 ways to get from Tunduma to Mpika by bus, train, or car
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Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tunduma to Mpika is to train which costs $22 - $29 and takes 11h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Tunduma to Mpika is to drive which takes 5h 27m and costs $55 - $85.
No, there is no direct bus from Tunduma to Mpika. However, there are services departing from Nakonde and arriving at Mpika via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Tunduma to Mpika. However, there are services departing from Nakonde and arriving at Mpika via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 26m.
The distance between Tunduma and Mpika is 384 km. The road distance is 378.8 km.
The best way to get from Tunduma to Mpika without a car is to bus which takes 6h 12m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 12m to get from Tunduma to Mpika, including transfers.
Tunduma to Mpika bus services, operated by Juldan Motors, depart from Nakonde station.
Tunduma to Mpika train services, operated by Tanzania Zambia Railway Authority, depart from Nakonde station.
The best way to get from Tunduma to Mpika is to bus which takes 6h 12m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $22 - $29 and takes 11h 26m.
What companies run services between Tunduma, Tanzania and Mpika, Muchinga Province, Zambia?
Juldan Motors operates a bus from Nakonde to Mpika once daily, and the journey takes 4h 54m. Alternatively, Tanzania Zambia Railway Authority operates a train from Nakonde to Mpika once a week. Tickets cost $9–11 and the journey takes 11h 14m.
- Phone
- +255 739 998 855
- Website
- tazarasite.com
Train from Nakonde to Mpika
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 14m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $9–11
- Schedules at
- tazarasite.com
- Mukuba M1
- $9–11
- Mukuba M2
- $9
- Phone
- +260 973334200
- [email protected]
- Website
- Juldan Motors
Bus from Nakonde to Mpika
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Juldan Motors
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Booking & Getting There
Tunduma to Mpika bus services, operated by Juldan Motors, arrive at Mpika station.
Mpika is 1h behind Tunduma. It is currently 7:58 PM in Tunduma and 6:58 PM in Mpika.
Tunduma to Mpika train services, operated by Tanzania Zambia Railway Authority, arrive at Mpika station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tunduma to Mpika is 379 km. It takes approximately 5h 27m to drive from Tunduma to Mpika.
There are two+ hotels available in Mpika.