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How to get fromLivingstone to Mbeyaby plane, bus, train, car, or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Livingstone to Mbeya by plane, bus, train, car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly from Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport

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    1. Fly from Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport (LVI) to Mbeya Airport (MBI)plane plane LVI - MBI
    13h 35m
    $469–1,411

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Livingstone Bus Terminus to Kapiri Mposhibus bus
    2. Take the train from New Kapiri Mposhi to Mbeyatrain train
    39h 49m
    $51–64

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Livingstone to Lusakabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Intercity Bus Terminus to Mbeyabus bus
    24h 2m

  4. Drive 1,596.8 km

    1. Drive from Livingstone to Mbeyacar car 1,596.8 km
    22h 34m
    $235–339

  5. Fly from Victoria Falls Airport

    1. Fly from Victoria Falls Airport (VFA) to Mbeya Airport (MBI)plane plane VFA - MBI
    16h 27m
    $496–1,309

  6. Bus, Private Transfer

    1. Take the bus from Livingstone to Lusakabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lusaka to Nakondebus bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Tunduma to Mbeyashuttle bus
    24h 7m

Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport (LVI) to Mbeya Airport (MBI) flights

Calendar15Weekly Planes
Duration16h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$397Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,297.1 km
  • Duration: 13h 35m

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

Kenya Airways, Air Tanzania, and three other airlines fly from Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport (LVI) to Mbeya Airport (MBI) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Livingstone to Mbeya via Intercity Bus Terminus in around 24h 2m.

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