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How to get fromZambia to Mbeyaby bus, train, car, plane, or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Zambia to Mbeya by bus, train, car, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Intercity Bus Terminus to Mbeyabus bus
    16h 6m

  2. Drive  1,122.5 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lusaka to Mbeyacar car 1,122.5 km
    16h 5m
    $165–238

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Lusaka to Serenjebus bus
    2. Take the train from Serenje to Mbeyatrain train
    25h 58m

  4. Fly Lusaka to Kasama, train, Private Transfer

    1. Fly from Lusaka (LUN) to Kasama (KAA)plane plane LUN - KAA
    2. Take the train from Kasama to Tundumatrain train
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Tunduma to Mbeyashuttle bus
    11h 36m
    $602–1,095

  5. Fly Lusaka to Mbeya Airport

    1. Fly from Lusaka (LUN) to Mbeya Airport (MBI)plane plane LUN - MBI
    10h 52m
    $531–2,037

  6. Drive to Kamuzu International Airport, fly to Mzuzu Airport, bus, Private Transfer

    1. Drive from Chipata to Kamuzu International Airport (LLW)car car
    2. Fly from Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) to Mzuzu Airport (ZZU)plane plane LLW - ZZU
    3. Take the bus from Mzuzu to Karongabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Karonga to Songwebus bus
    5. Take a shuttle bus from Malawi border to Mbeyashuttle bus
    13h 58m

Lusaka (LUN) to Kasama (KAA) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration1h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$493Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,124.7 km
  • Duration: 16h 6m

What companies run services between Zambia and Mbeya, Tanzania?

SR Classic Coach operates a bus from Intercity Bus Terminus to Mbeya once daily, and the journey takes 16h 6m. Alternatively, Zambia Airways, Kenya Airways, and two other airlines fly from Lusaka (LUN) to Mbeya Airport (MBI) 5 times a week.

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