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Dar es Salaam to Mpika

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Six ways to Travel from Dar Es Salaam to Mpika

Composite routes from Dar Es Salaam to Mpika

Cheapest
19 h 49 min
Car
1302 km.
from $71
Other
19 h 49 min
Rideshare
1302 km.
from $16.98
9 h 58 min
Bus, Plane
1021 km.
from $10.87
22 h 17 min
1022 km.
Select a ticket
25 h 38 min
Bus, Plane
1021 km.
from $10.87
37 h 47 min
1020 km.
Select a ticket

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

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

Proflight Zambia

Website:
proflight-zambia.com/
Plane from Julius Nyerere International Airport to Kasama
Ave. Duration:
23h 30m
Frequency:
Wednesday
Estimated price:
$229.29–$471.33

Bus operators

Zanzibar Airport Transfers

Phone:
+254 718 370 639
Email:
Website:
hoteltoursandtransfers.com/
Bus from Mbeya Airport to Tunduma
Ave. Duration:
1h 44m
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$63.69–$203.82

Juldan Motors

Phone:
+260 211 247 683
Email:
Bus from Nakonde to Mpika
Ave. Duration:
4h 54m
Frequency:
Once daily
Bus from Kasama to Mpika
Ave. Duration:
2h 53m
Frequency:
Once daily

New Force Enterprices Ltd

Phone:
+255 754864829
Email:
Website:
newforcebus.co.tz/
Bus from Magufuli Bus Terminal to Tunduma
Ave. Duration:
15h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$21.66–$26.75

Train operators

Tanzania Zambia Railway Authority

Website:
tazarasite.com
Train from Dar es salaam to Mbeya
Ave. Duration:
24h 20m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Train from Nakonde to Mpika
Ave. Duration:
10h 55m
Frequency:
Twice a week

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Dar es Salaam to Mpika is to drive which costs $173.91 - $271.74 and takes 19h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dar es Salaam to Mpika is to drive which takes 19h 42m and costs $173.91 - $271.74 .

How far is it from Dar es Salaam to Mpika?

The distance between Dar es Salaam and Mpika is 1193 km. The road distance is 1302.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Dar es Salaam to Mpika without a car is to train and Private Transfer and bus which takes 32h 49m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 9h 58m to get from Dar es Salaam to Mpika, including transfers.

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

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

Can I drive from Dar es Salaam to Mpika?

Yes, the driving distance between Dar es Salaam to Mpika is 1302 km. It takes approximately 19h 42m to drive from Dar es Salaam to Mpika.

Where can I stay near Mpika?

There are one+ hotels available in Mpika. Prices start at $36.17 per night.
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