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

The cheapest way to get from Arusha to Mbeya is to bus which costs $40 - $43 and takes 25h.

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

The fastest way to get from Arusha to Mbeya is to taxi and fly which takes 9h and costs $180 - $650.

Is there a direct bus between Arusha and Mbeya?

No, there is no direct bus from Arusha to Mbeya. However, there are services departing from Central Bus Terminal and arriving at Mbeya via Dar es Salaam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h.

How far is it from Arusha to Mbeya?

The distance between Arusha and Mbeya is 719 km. The road distance is 1005.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Arusha to Mbeya without a car is to bus which takes 25h and costs $40 - $43.

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

It takes approximately 9h 20m to get from Arusha to Mbeya, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Arusha to Mbeya bus from?

Arusha to Mbeya bus services, operated by BM Luxury Coach, depart from Central Bus Terminal station.

Train, bus or fly from Arusha to Mbeya?

The best way to get from Arusha to Mbeya is to fly which takes 9h 20m and costs $120 - $210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $43 and takes 25h, you could also train, which costs and takes 43h 57m.

Where does the Arusha to Mbeya bus arrive?

Arusha to Mbeya bus services, operated by BM Luxury Coach, arrive at Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal station.

Can I drive from Arusha to Mbeya?

Yes, the driving distance between Arusha to Mbeya is 1006 km. It takes approximately 18h 21m to drive from Arusha to Mbeya.

Where can I stay near Mbeya?

There are 13+ hotels available in Mbeya.

Arusha to Mbeya - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and taxi

There are 6 ways to get from Arusha to Mbeya by plane, bus, train, car, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly from Arusha
best
1. Fly from Arusha (ARK) to Mbeya Airport (MBI)plane ARK - MBI
9h 20m
$124–205
Bus via Dar es Salaam
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Arusha to Dar es Salaambus
2. Take the bus from Dar es Salaam to Mbeyabus
27h 2m
$33–56
Bus
1. Take the bus from Central Bus Terminal to Ubungo Intl Bus Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from Dar es Salaam to Mbeyabus
25h
$41–43
Train
1. Take the train from Arusha to Dar es Salaamtrain
2. Take the train from Dar es salaam to Mbeyatrain Kilimanjaro
43h 57m
Drive 1,005.6 km
1. Drive from Arusha to Mbeyacar 1,005.6 km
18h 21m
$125–181
Taxi to Kilimanjaro International Airport, fly
1. Take the taxi from Arusha to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)taxi
2. Fly from Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) to Mbeya Airport (MBI)plane JRO - MBI
9h
$188–621

Arusha (ARK) to Mbeya Airport (MBI) flights

21Weekly Planes

8h 46mAverage Duration

$123Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 719.3 km
Duration: 9h 20m

What companies run services between Arusha, Tanzania and Mbeya, Tanzania?

Precision Air and Air Tanzania fly from Arusha (ARK) to Mbeya Airport (MBI) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Central Bus Terminal to Mbeya via Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal and Dar es Salaam in around 25h.

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