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How to get fromChipata to MbeyaBy bus, shuttle, train, car, plane, or taxi

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There are 8 ways to get from Chipata to Mbeya by bus, shuttle, train, car, plane, or taxi

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  1. Bus, Private Transfer

    best
    1. Take the bus from Chipata to Intercity Bus Terminusbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lusaka to Nakondebus bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Tunduma to Mbeyashuttle bus
    24h 47m

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chipata Bus Stn to Power Tools Bus Stnbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Power Tools Bus Station to Kapiri Mposhibus bus
    3. Take the train from New Kapiri Mposhi to Mbeyatrain train
    45h 46m
    $66–85

  3. Drive 711.4 km

    1. Drive from Chipata to Mbeyacar car 711.4 km
    11h 58m
    $105–151

  4. Drive to Kamuzu International Airport, fly to Mbeya Airport

    1. Drive from Chipata to Kamuzu International Airport (LLW)car car
    2. Fly from Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) to Mbeya Airport (MBI)plane plane LLW - MBI
    27h 8m
    $389–1,142

  5. Bus, Private Transfer via Tunduma

    1. Take the bus from Chipata to Intercity Bus Terminusbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Inter-City Bus Terminus to Nakonde Bus Stnbus bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Tunduma to Mbeyashuttle bus
    29h 27m
    $110–253

  6. Taxi to Mfuwe Airport, fly to Mbeya Airport

    1. Take the taxi from Chipata to Mfuwe Airport (MFU)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Mfuwe Airport (MFU) to Mbeya Airport (MBI)plane plane MFU - MBI
    25h 2m
    $444–1,108

  7. Taxi to Mfuwe Airport, fly to Kasama, train, Private Transfer

    1. Take the taxi from Chipata to Mfuwe Airport (MFU)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Mfuwe Airport (MFU) to Kasama (KAA)plane plane MFU - KAA
    3. Take the train from Kasama to Tundumatrain train
    4. Take a shuttle bus from Tunduma to Mbeyashuttle bus
    26h 40m
    $556–916

  8. Drive to Chileka International Airport, fly to Mbeya Airport

    1. Drive from Chipata to Chileka International Airport (BLZ)car car
    2. Fly from Chileka International Airport (BLZ) to Mbeya Airport (MBI)plane plane BLZ - MBI
    30h 21m
    $505–1,408

Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) to Mbeya Airport (MBI) flights

Calendar24Weekly Planes
Duration26h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$360Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Chipata, Zambia and Mbeya, Tanzania?

There is no direct connection from Chipata to Mbeya. However, you can take the bus to Intercity Bus Terminus, walk to Lusaka, take the bus to Nakonde, walk to Tunduma, then take the shuttle to Mbeya. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chipata Bus Stn to Mbeya via Power Tools Bus Station, Kapiri Mposhi, New Kapiri Mposhi, and Mbeya in around 45h 46m.

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