Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to Mbeya

See all options

There are 7 ways to get from Maputo to Mbeya by plane, 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.

  1. Fly Maputo International Airport to Mbeya Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Maputo International Airport (MPM) to Mbeya Airport (MBI)plane plane MPM - MBI
    8h 55m
    $479–1,034

  2. Drive to Skukuza Airport, fly to Mbeya Airport

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Maputo to Skukuza Airport (SZK)car car
    2. Fly from Skukuza Airport (SZK) to Mbeya Airport (MBI)plane plane SZK - MBI
    30h 21m
    $277–1,138

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Karl Max Av to Kerk Stbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Lusakabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Intercity Bus Terminus to Mbeyabus bus
    47h 36m

  4. Drive 2,414.3 km

    1. Drive from Maputo to Mbeyacar car 2,414.3 km
    40h 56m
    $300–434

  5. Drive to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport, fly to Mbeya Airport

    1. Drive from Maputo to Nelspruit-Airport-MQPcar car
    2. Fly from Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP) to Mbeya Airport (MBI)plane plane MQP - MBI
    12h 48m
    $348–891

  6. Fly Maputo International Airport to Kasama, train, Private Transfer

    1. Fly from Maputo International Airport (MPM) to Kasama (KAA)plane plane MPM - KAA
    2. Take the train from Kasama to Tundumatrain train
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Tunduma to Mbeyashuttle bus
    28h 28m
    $441–1,092

  7. Bus, Private Transfer

    1. Take the bus from Karl Max Av to Kerk Stbus bus
    2. Take the bus from 77 Nugget St to Intercity Bus Terminusbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Lusaka to Nakondebus bus
    4. Take a shuttle bus from Tunduma to Mbeyashuttle bus
    2d 3h

Maputo International Airport (MPM) to Mbeya Airport (MBI) flights

Calendar2Weekly Planes
Duration8h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$455Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Maputo to Mbeya.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,901.2 km
  • Duration: 8h 55m

What companies run services between Maputo, Mozambique and Mbeya, Tanzania?

Linhas Aéreas de Moçambique and Air Tanzania fly from Maputo International Airport (MPM) to Mbeya Airport (MBI) twice a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Karl Max Av to Mbeya via Kerk St, Johannesburg, Lusaka, and Intercity Bus Terminus in around 47h 36m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Need to know: Greyhound, Travel Insider: Top Japan travel tips by Beatrix Holland, and 10 amazing places to get away from it all in Australia - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

More Questions & Answers