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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Mbeya to Lusaka

Composite routes from Mbeya to Lusaka

Cheapest
34 h 38 min
Car
1659 km.
from $91
Other
17 h 43 min
Bus, Plane
915 km.
from $10.87
30 h 38 min
Bus, Plane
915 km.
from $293.91

Transport providers

Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Website:
turkishairlines.com/
Plane from Mbeya Airport to Lusaka
Ave. Duration:
7h 45m
Frequency:
Thursday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$127.39–$458.59

Ethiopian Airlines

Website:
ethiopianairlines.com/
Plane from Mbeya Airport to Lusaka
Ave. Duration:
7h
Frequency:
Tuesday and Thursday
Estimated price:
$191.08–$828.01
Plane from Kamuzu International Airport to Lusaka
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$152.86–$585.98

Kenya Airways

Website:
kenya-airways.com/
Plane from Mbeya Airport to Ndola
Ave. Duration:
16h 15m
Frequency:
Thursday
Estimated price:
$305.73–$1,019.09

Air Tanzania

Website:
airtanzania.co.tz/
Plane from Mbeya Airport to Ndola
Ave. Duration:
19h 20m
Frequency:
Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$292.99–$611.45

Proflight Zambia

Website:
proflight-zambia.com/
Plane from Kasama to Lusaka
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$165.60–$343.94
Plane from Mbeya Airport to Ndola
Ave. Duration:
9h 25m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Thursday
Estimated price:
$331.20–$1,528.63
Plane from Kasama to Royal
Ave. Duration:
21h 50m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$203.82–$420.37

Fastjet

Website:
fastjet.com/en
Plane from Mbeya Airport to Kariba
Ave. Duration:
32h 55m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$108.28–$535.02

Bus operators

Zambia Airways

Plane from Mbeya Airport to Lusaka
Ave. Duration:
7h
Frequency:
Tuesday and Thursday
Estimated price:
$191.08–$828.01

Zanzibar Airport Transfers

Phone:
+254 718 370 639
Email:
Website:
hoteltoursandtransfers.com/
Bus from Mbeya to Tunduma
Ave. Duration:
1h 44m
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$63.69–$216.56

Captain Tours

Bus from Songwe to Lilongwe
Ave. Duration:
10h
Frequency:
Once daily

Juldan Motors

Phone:
+260 211 247 683
Email:
Bus from Nakonde to Lusaka
Ave. Duration:
12h 38m
Frequency:
Once daily
Bus from Ndola to Lusaka
Ave. Duration:
4h 59m
Frequency:
Twice daily

JKAS Bus Services

Phone:
+260 966608267
Email:
Website:
jkasbus.com/en
Bus from Nakonde Bus Stn to Inter-City
Ave. Duration:
16h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$19.78

Train operators

Tanzania Zambia Railway Authority

Website:
tazarasite.com
Train from Nakonde to Kasama
Ave. Duration:
5h 44m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Train from Nakonde to New
Ave. Duration:
22h
Frequency:
Twice a week

Zambia Railways

Phone:
+260-215-227000
Email:
Website:
zrl.com.zm
Train from Kabwe to Lusaka
Ave. Duration:
4h 41m
Frequency:
Twice a week

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Mbeya to Lusaka is to Private Transfer and bus via Tunduma which costs $76.09 - $195.65 and takes 19h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mbeya to Lusaka is to fly which takes 10h 32m and costs $141.30 - $434.78 .

How far is it from Mbeya to Lusaka?

The distance between Mbeya and Lusaka is 1152 km. The road distance is 1122.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Mbeya to Lusaka without a car is to Private Transfer and bus which takes 15h 35m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 15h 35m to get from Mbeya to Lusaka, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Mbeya and Lusaka?

Lusaka is 1h behind Mbeya. It is currently 14:29 in Mbeya and 13:29 in Lusaka.

Can I drive from Mbeya to Lusaka?

Yes, the driving distance between Mbeya to Lusaka is 1123 km. It takes approximately 15h 52m to drive from Mbeya to Lusaka.

Where can I stay near Lusaka?

There are 243+ hotels available in Lusaka. Prices start at $24.57 per night.
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