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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Nairobi to Mbeya

Composite routes from Nairobi to Mbeya

Cheapest
16 h 9 min
Car
847 km.
from $46
Other
30 h 39 min
924 km.
from $51.24
28 h 40 min
924 km.
from $55.07
41 h 1 min
Bus, Train
924 km.
from $5.43
14 h 28 min
Bus, Plane
925 km.
from $267.91
29 h 30 min
924 km.
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Transport providers

Airlines
Found: 2
Air Tanzania
Website
Precision Air
Website
Air Tanzania
Website
4h 13m
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
$254.07–$520.85
Precision Air
Website
7h 20m
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
$266.78–$597.07
Bus operators
Found: 4
Kidia One Express
Website
Tahmeed Coach Ltd
Website
New Force Enterprices Ltd
Website
Dar Express Co. Ltd
Website
Kidia One Express
Website
14h
Twice daily
$29.22–$40.65
0729 553637
0729 553637
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Tahmeed Coach Ltd
Website
16h
Twice daily
$24.14–$44.69
0724 581902
0724 581902
Call
New Force Enterprices Ltd
Website
13h 30m
Every 4 hours
$22.87–$25.41
+255 754864829
+255 754864829
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Dar Express Co. Ltd
Website
15h
Once daily
+255 (22) 2860230
+255 (22) 2860230
Call
Train operators
Found: 2
Tanzania Railways Corporation
Website
Tanzania Zambia Railway Authority
Website
Tanzania Railways Corporation
Website
8h 40m
Twice a week
$7.15–$19.54
+255 800 11 0042
+255 800 11 0042
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Tanzania Zambia Railway Authority
Website
24h 20m
Twice a week

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Nairobi to Mbeya is to bus via Nairobi which costs $40.22 - $59.78 and takes 30h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nairobi to Mbeya is to fly which takes 7h 6m and costs $217.39 - $456.52 .

Is there a direct bus between Nairobi and Mbeya?

No, there is no direct bus from Nairobi to Mbeya. However, there are services departing from Nairobi and arriving at Mbeya via Urafiki and Dar es Salaam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 40m.

How far is it from Nairobi to Mbeya?

The distance between Nairobi and Mbeya is 953 km. The road distance is 1269.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Nairobi to Mbeya without a car is to bus via Dar es Salaam which takes 28h 40m and costs $44.57 - $59.78 .

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

It takes approximately 7h 6m to get from Nairobi to Mbeya, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nairobi to Mbeya bus from?

Nairobi to Mbeya bus services, operated by Kidia One Express, depart from Nairobi station.

Bus or fly from Nairobi to Mbeya?

The best way to get from Nairobi to Mbeya is to fly which takes 7h 6m and costs $217.39 - $456.52 . Alternatively, you can bus via Dar es Salaam, which costs $44.57 - $59.78 and takes 28h 40m.

Where does the Nairobi to Mbeya bus arrive?

Nairobi to Mbeya bus services, operated by Kidia One Express, arrive at Dar es Salaam station.

Can I drive from Nairobi to Mbeya?

Yes, the driving distance between Nairobi to Mbeya is 1269 km. It takes approximately 21h 4m to drive from Nairobi to Mbeya.

Where can I stay near Mbeya?

There are nine+ hotels available in Mbeya. Prices start at $29.48 per night.
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