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Dar es Salaam, Tanzania → Chitipa, Malawi

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Dar Es Salaam to Chitipa

Composite routes from Dar Es Salaam to Chitipa

Cheapest
15 h 50 min
Car
984 km.
from $54
Other
4 h 28 min
Plane
732 km.
from $266.89
19 h 6 min
Bus
732 km.
from $57.61
17 h 49 min
Bus, drive via Mbeya
732 km.
from $60.04
27 h 29 min
Train
732 km.
Select a ticket
7 h 57 min
Ferry, Plane
732 km.
from $335.52

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:
$101.91–$267.51
Plane from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport to Mbeya
Ave. Duration:
2h 53m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$121.02–$305.73

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:
$121.02–$394.90

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–$152.86

Train operators

Tanzania Zambia Railway Authority

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

Bus operators

New Force Enterprices Ltd

Phone:
+255 754864829
Email:
Website:
newforcebus.co.tz/
Bus from Dar es Salaam to Mbeya
Ave. Duration:
13h 30m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$21.66–$24.20
Bus from Magufuli Bus Terminal to Lubele
Ave. Duration:
16h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$25.91

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Dar es Salaam to Chitipa is to bus and drive which costs $35.87 - $43.48 and takes 19h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dar es Salaam to Chitipa is to fly and drive which takes 4h 28m and costs $119.57 - $282.61 .

How far is it from Dar es Salaam to Chitipa?

The distance between Dar es Salaam and Chitipa is 872 km. The road distance is 983.9 km.

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

It takes approximately 4h 28m to get from Dar es Salaam to Chitipa, including transfers.

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

Chitipa is 1h behind Dar es Salaam. It is currently 13:03 in Dar es Salaam and 12:03 in Chitipa.

Can I drive from Dar es Salaam to Chitipa?

Yes, the driving distance between Dar es Salaam to Chitipa is 984 km. It takes approximately 15h 43m to drive from Dar es Salaam to Chitipa.
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