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

The cheapest way to get from Kenya to Mbeya is to bus via Dar es Salaam which costs $35 - $60 and takes 32h.

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

The fastest way to get from Kenya to Mbeya is to fly which takes 7h 49m and costs $300 - $1,000.

Is there a direct bus between Kenya and Mbeya?

No, there is no direct bus from Kenya to Mbeya. However, there are services departing from Nairobi and arriving at Mbeya via Dar es Salaam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h.

How far is it from Kenya to Mbeya?

The distance between Kenya and Mbeya is 880 km. The road distance is 1264.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Kenya to Mbeya without a car is to bus which takes 31h and costs .

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

It takes approximately 8h 54m to get from Kenya to Mbeya, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kenya to Mbeya bus from?

Kenya to Mbeya bus services, operated by Dar Express Co. Ltd, depart from Nairobi station.

Bus or fly from Kenya to Mbeya?

The best way to get from Kenya to Mbeya is to fly which takes 8h 54m and costs $270 - $900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 31h.

Where does the Kenya to Mbeya bus arrive?

Kenya to Mbeya bus services, operated by Dar Express Co. Ltd, arrive at Dar es Salaam station.

Can I drive from Kenya to Mbeya?

Yes, the driving distance between Kenya to Mbeya is 1265 km. It takes approximately 21h 59m to drive from Kenya to Mbeya.

Where can I stay near Mbeya?

There are 13+ hotels available in Mbeya.

Kenya to Mbeya - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Kenya to Mbeya by plane, bus, train, or car

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 Mombasa
best
1. Fly from Mombasa (MBA) to Mbeya Airport (MBI)plane MBA - MBI
8h 54m
$270–874
Bus via Dar es Salaam
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nairobi to Dar es Salaambus
2. Take the bus from Dar es Salaam to Mbeyabus
32h
$39–58
Bus
1. Take the bus from Nairobi to Dar es Salaambus
2. Take the bus from Dar es Salaam to Mbeyabus
31h
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Nairobi to Moshibus
2. Take the train from Moshi to Dar es Salaamtrain
3. Take the train from Dar es salaam to Mbeyatrain
41h 45m
Drive 1,264.5 km
1. Drive from Nairobi to Mbeyacar 1,264.5 km
21h 59m
$158–227
Bus to Nairobi, fly
1. Take the bus from Kencom/Ambassadeur to JKIA - Passenger Boardingbus
2. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Mbeya Airport (MBI)plane NBO - MBI
8h 42m
$251–851
Fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport
1. Fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Mbeya Airport (MBI)plane WIL - MBI
9h 51m
$294–966
Fly from Kisumu International Airport
1. Fly from Kisumu International Airport (KIS) to Mbeya Airport (MBI)plane KIS - MBI
7h 49m
$305–968
Bus to Julius Nyerere International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Mombasa to Dar es Salaambus
2. Fly from Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) to Mbeya Airport (MBI)plane DAR - MBI
12h 39m
$110–220

Mombasa (MBA) to Mbeya Airport (MBI) flights

12Weekly Planes

8h 50mAverage Duration

$252Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 879.7 km
Duration: 8h 54m

What companies run services between Kenya and Mbeya, Tanzania?

Skyward Express, Air Tanzania, and two other airlines fly from Mombasa (MBA) to Mbeya Airport (MBI) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nairobi to Mbeya via Dar es Salaam in around 31h.

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