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1027 km.
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Dar Es Salaam to Chilumba

Composite routes from Dar Es Salaam to Chilumba

Cheapest
16 h 9 min
Car
1027 km.
from $56
Other
20 h 55 min
Bus, Taxi
681 km.
Select a ticket
29 h
Train, Bus, Taxi
680 km.
Select a ticket
12 h 33 min
Ferry, Plane
680 km.
from $10.87

Transport providers

Airlines

Air Tanzania

Website:
airtanzania.co.tz/
Plane from Julius Nyerere International Airport to Mbeya
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.39–$356.68
Plane from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport to Mbeya
Ave. Duration:
2h 53m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$121.02–$292.99

Precision Air

Website:
precisionairtz.com/
Plane from Julius Nyerere International Airport to Mbeya
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$127.39–$484.07

Other operators

Zan Fast Ferries

Phone:
+255 678 644 773
Email:
Website:
zanfastferries.co.tz/
Other from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$12.74–$165.60

Bus operators

Zanzibar Airport Transfers

Phone:
+254 718 370 639
Email:
Website:
hoteltoursandtransfers.com/
Bus from Mbeya Airport to Malawi
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$63.69–$216.56

Captain Tours

Bus from Songwe to Karonga
Ave. Duration:
51 min
Frequency:
Once daily

New Force Enterprices Ltd

Phone:
+255 754864829
Email:
Website:
newforcebus.co.tz/
Bus from Magufuli Bus Terminal to Lubele
Ave. Duration:
16h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$26.90

Train operators

Tanzania Zambia Railway Authority

Website:
tazarasite.com
Train from Dar es salaam to Mbeya
Ave. Duration:
24h 20m
Frequency:
Twice a week

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Dar es Salaam to Chilumba?

The cheapest way to get from Dar es Salaam to Chilumba is to drive which costs $173.91 - $260.87 and takes 16h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from Dar es Salaam to Chilumba?

The fastest way to get from Dar es Salaam to Chilumba is to drive which takes 16h 1m and costs $173.91 - $260.87 .

How far is it from Dar es Salaam to Chilumba?

The distance between Dar es Salaam and Chilumba is 1124 km. The road distance is 1027.4 km.

How do I travel from Dar es Salaam to Chilumba without a car?

The best way to get from Dar es Salaam to Chilumba without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 20h 55m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Dar es Salaam to Chilumba?

It takes approximately 9h 4m to get from Dar es Salaam to Chilumba, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Dar es Salaam and Chilumba?

Chilumba is 1h behind Dar es Salaam. It is currently 15:37 in Dar es Salaam and 14:37 in Chilumba.

Can I drive from Dar es Salaam to Chilumba?

Yes, the driving distance between Dar es Salaam to Chilumba is 1027 km. It takes approximately 16h 1m to drive from Dar es Salaam to Chilumba.
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