There are 6 ways to get from Maputo to Cuamba by plane, car, or train
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 Chileka International Airport, drive
best- Fly from Maputo International Airport (MPM) to Chileka International Airport (BLZ)MPM - BLZ
- Drive from Chileka International Airport (BLZ) to Cuamba
10h 11m$458–843Drive 1,805.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Maputo to Cuamba1,805.1 km
31h 32m$221–320Fly to Nampula, drive
- Fly from Maputo International Airport (MPM) to Nampula (APL)MPM - APL
- Drive from Nampula (APL) to Cuamba
8h 41m$418–898Fly to Lichinga, train
- Fly from Maputo International Airport (MPM) to Lichinga (VXC)MPM - VXC
- Take the train from Lichinga to Cuamba
15h 5m$451–682Fly to Quelimane, drive
- Fly from Maputo International Airport (MPM) to Quelimane (UEL)MPM - UEL
- Drive from Quelimane (UEL) to Cuamba
9h 30m$313–428Fly to Tete, drive
- Fly from Maputo International Airport (MPM) to Tete (TET)MPM - TET
- Drive from Tete (TET) to Cuamba
9h 43m$303–708
Maputo International Airport (MPM) to Chileka International Airport (BLZ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Maputo to Cuamba is to drive which costs $220 - $320 and takes 31h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Maputo to Cuamba is to fly and drive which takes 8h 41m and costs $410 - $900.
The distance between Maputo and Cuamba is 1408 km. The road distance is 1805.1 km.
It takes approximately 10h 11m to get from Maputo to Cuamba, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Maputo to Cuamba is 1805 km. It takes approximately 31h 32m to drive from Maputo to Cuamba.
What companies run services between Maputo, Mozambique and Cuamba, Mozambique?
There is no direct connection from Maputo to Cuamba. However, you can take the taxi to Maputo International Airport (MPM) airport, fly to Chileka International Airport (BLZ), then drive to Cuamba. Alternatively, you can drive from Maputo to Cuamba in around 31h 32m.
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- Website
- lam.co.mz
Flights from Maputo International Airport to Nampula
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $280–370
Flights from Maputo International Airport to Lichinga via Nampula
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $390–600
Flights from Maputo International Airport to Quelimane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–310
Flights from Maputo International Airport to Tete
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–320
- Website
- ethiopianairlines.com
Flights from Maputo International Airport to Chileka International Airport via Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $330–1,400
- Website
- flyairlink.com
Flights from Maputo International Airport to Chileka International Airport via Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $390–650
- Phone
- 841040/821040
- Website
- nacalalogistics.com
Train from Lichinga to Cuamba
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $3–9
- Schedules at
- nacalalogistics.com
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