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25 h 15 min
1568 km.
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Nairobi to Mbala

Composite routes from Nairobi to Mbala

Cheapest
25 h 15 min
Car
1568 km.
from $86
Other
10 h 39 min
Plane
1034 km.
from $517.30
18 h 1 min
Bus, Plane
1033 km.
from $321.17
14 h 37 min
Plane
1034 km.
from $515.26

Transport providers

Airlines

Air Tanzania

Website:
airtanzania.co.tz/
Plane from Nairobi to Mbeya
Ave. Duration:
4h 13m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$254.07–$520.85
Plane from Nairobi Wilson Airport to Mbeya
Ave. Duration:
10h 15m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$241.37–$495.44
Plane from Kilimanjaro International Airport to Mbeya
Ave. Duration:
9h 52m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.15–$393.81

Precision Air

Website:
precisionairtz.com/
Plane from Nairobi to Mbeya
Ave. Duration:
7h 20m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$266.78–$597.07
Plane from Nairobi Wilson Airport to Mbeya
Ave. Duration:
18h 50m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$228.67–$520.85
Plane from Kilimanjaro International Airport to Mbeya
Ave. Duration:
11h 20m
Frequency:
Monday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$228.67–$889.26

Bus operators

Kidia One Express

Phone:
0729 553637
Email:
Website:
facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088684814228&locale=hi_IN&paipv=0&eav=Afaz1cYXt7V4T8WQhTWWxVrn4ydx-2Gof1lgaMv-xf1neTzqsm7DRL1Q2_9VRqZUkpk
Bus from Nairobi to Arusha
Ave. Duration:
4h 23m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$8.89–$10.16

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Nairobi to Mbala is to drive which costs $217.39 - $326.09 and takes 25h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nairobi to Mbala is to fly and drive which takes 10h 39m and costs $260.87 - $521.74 .

How far is it from Nairobi to Mbala?

The distance between Nairobi and Mbala is 1254 km. The road distance is 1568.6 km.

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

It takes approximately 10h 39m to get from Nairobi to Mbala, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Nairobi and Mbala?

Mbala is 1h behind Nairobi. It is currently 12:39 in Nairobi and 11:39 in Mbala.

Can I drive from Nairobi to Mbala?

Yes, the driving distance between Nairobi to Mbala is 1569 km. It takes approximately 25h 15m to drive from Nairobi to Mbala.
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