What is the cheapest way to get from Gaborone to Matema?

The cheapest way to get from Gaborone to Matema is to bus and drive via Karonga which costs $150 - $210 and takes 40h 47m.

What is the fastest way to get from Gaborone to Matema?

The fastest way to get from Gaborone to Matema is to fly and taxi which takes 11h 52m and costs $360 - $950.

How far is it from Gaborone to Matema?

The distance between Gaborone and Matema is 2059 km. The road distance is 2387.3 km.

How do I travel from Gaborone to Matema without a car?

The best way to get from Gaborone to Matema without a car is to bus and Private Transfer and taxi which takes 41h 3m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Gaborone to Matema?

It takes approximately 11h 52m to get from Gaborone to Matema, including transfers.

Can I drive from Gaborone to Matema?

Yes, the driving distance between Gaborone to Matema is 2387 km. It takes approximately 33h 27m to drive from Gaborone to Matema.

Where can I stay near Matema?

There are one+ hotels available in Matema.

Gaborone to Matema - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, taxi, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Gaborone to Matema by plane, taxi, bus, car, train, or shuttle

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

Fly to Mbeya Airport, taxi
best
1. Fly from Gaborone (GBE) to Mbeya Airport (MBI)GBE - MBI
2. Take the taxi from Mbeya Airport (MBI) to Matema
11h 52m
$361–927
Bus, drive via Karonga
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Gaborone to Johannesburg
2. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Lilongwe
3. Take the bus from Lilongwe to Karonga
4. Drive from Karonga to Matema
40h 47m
$152–202
Drive 2,387.3 km
1. Drive from Gaborone to Matema2,387.3 km
33h 27m
$297–429
Fly to Kamuzu International Airport, bus, drive
1. Fly from Gaborone (GBE) to Kamuzu International Airport (LLW)GBE - LLW
2. Take the bus from Lilongwe to Songwe
3. Drive from Songwe to Matema
17h 32m
Fly to Kasama, train, Private Transfer , taxi
1. Fly from Gaborone (GBE) to Kasama (KAA)GBE - KAA
2. Take the train from Kasama to Nakonde
3. Take a shuttle bus from Tunduma to Malawi border
4. Take the taxi from Malawi border to Matema
26h 52m
Bus, Private Transfer , taxi
1. Take the bus from Gaborone Bus Rank to Francistown Bus Rank
2. Take the bus from Francistown to Intercity Bus Terminal
3. Take the bus from Lusaka to Nakonde
4. Take a shuttle bus from Tunduma to Malawi border
5. Take the taxi from Malawi border to Matema
41h 3m
Bus, drive
1. Take the bus from Gaborone to Johannesburg
2. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Lilongwe
3. Take the bus from Lilongwe to Songwe
4. Drive from Songwe to Matema
42h 39m

Gaborone (GBE) to Mbeya Airport (MBI) flights

9Weekly Planes

9h 18mAverage Duration

$260Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,058.8 km
Duration: 11h 52m

What companies run services between Gaborone, Botswana and Matema, Mbeya, Tanzania?

There is no direct connection from Gaborone to Matema. However, you can take the taxi to Gaborone (GBE) airport, fly to Mbeya Airport (MBI), then take the taxi to Matema. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gaborone to Matema via Johannesburg, Lilongwe, and Karonga in around 40h 47m.

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