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

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

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  1. Fly from Maputo International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Maputo International Airport (MPM) to Mbeya Airport (MBI)plane plane MPM - MBI
    9h 35m
    $288–1,233
  2. Drive to Skukuza Airport, fly

    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
    $287–1,138
  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 2,414.1 km

    1. Drive from Maputo to Mbeyacar car 2,414.1 km
    40h 58m
    $300–434
  5. 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

Calendar3Weekly Planes
Duration8h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$268Cheapest Price
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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) 3 times 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.

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