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How to get fromKigali to Mbeyaby plane, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Kigali to Mbeya by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Mbeya Airport (MBI)plane plane KGL - MBI
    10h 8m
    $331–901

  2. Bus via Mbeya

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Nyabugogo Bus Stn to Trinity Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kampala to Ubungo Intl Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dar es Salaam to Mbeyabus bus
    2d 2h
    $73–129

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Nyabugogo Bus Stn to Trinity Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kampala to Ubungo Intl Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal to Mbeyabus bus
    46h 57m

  4. Drive 1,106.8 km

    1. Drive from Kigali to Mbeyacar car 1,106.8 km
    28h 22m
    $143–206

  5. Bus via Dar es Salaam

    1. Take the bus from Nyabugogo Bus Stn to Trinity Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kampala to Dar es Salaambus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dar es Salaam to Mbeyabus bus
    2d 6h
    $83–164

Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Mbeya Airport (MBI) flights

Calendar18Weekly Planes
Duration8h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$330Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 869.1 km
  • Duration: 10h 8m

What companies run services between Kigali, Rwanda and Mbeya, Tanzania?

Rwandair Express, Air Tanzania, and two other airlines fly from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Mbeya Airport (MBI) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nyabugogo Bus Stn to Mbeya via Trinity Bus Terminal, Numak Complex, Kisenyi Taxi Park, Kampala, and Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal in around 46h 57m.

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