There are 6 ways to get from Mbeya to Arusha by bus, train, car, plane, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Mbeya to Ubungo Intl Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal to Central Bus Terminalbus
22h 39mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Mbeya to Dar es salaamtrain
- Take the train from Dar es Salaam to Arushatrain
40h 29m$28–42Drive 1,005.5 km
- Drive from Mbeya to Arushacar 1,005.5 km
18h 21m$125–181Fly to Arusha
- Fly from Mbeya Airport (MBI) to Arusha (ARK)plane MBI - ARK
15h 16m$244–439Bus via Mbeya
- Take the bus from Mbeya to Dar es Salaambus
- Take the bus from Dar es Salaam to Arushabus
27h 1m$32–56Fly to Kilimanjaro International Airport, taxi
- Fly from Mbeya Airport (MBI) to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)plane MBI - JRO
- Take the taxi from Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) to Arushataxi
11h 26m$261–660
Mbeya Airport (MBI) to Arusha (ARK) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mbeya to Arusha is to train which costs $27 - $45 and takes 40h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Mbeya to Arusha is to fly and taxi which takes 11h 26m and costs $260 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Mbeya to Arusha. However, there are services departing from Mbeya and arriving at Central Bus Terminal via Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Mbeya to Arusha. However, there are services departing from Mbeya and arriving at Arusha via Dar es Salaam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h 29m.
The distance between Mbeya and Arusha is 1437 km. The road distance is 1005.5 km.
The best way to get from Mbeya to Arusha without a car is to bus which takes 22h 39m and costs .
It takes approximately 22h 39m to get from Mbeya to Arusha, including transfers.
Mbeya to Arusha bus services, operated by SR Classic Coach, depart from Mbeya station.
Mbeya to Arusha train services, operated by Tanzania Zambia Railway Authority, depart from Mbeya station.
The best way to get from Mbeya to Arusha is to bus which takes 22h 39m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $27 - $45 and takes 40h 29m, you could also fly, which costs $240 - $440 and takes 15h 16m.
What companies run services between Mbeya, Tanzania and Arusha, Tanzania?
You can take a bus from Mbeya to Central Bus Terminal via Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal in around 22h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Mbeya to Arusha via Mbeya, Dar es salaam, and Dar es Salaam in around 40h 29m.
- Website
- airtanzania.co.tz
Flights from Mbeya Airport to Arusha via Dar es Salaam
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–550
Flights from Mbeya Airport to Arusha via Dar es Salaam, Zanzibar
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–550
Flights from Mbeya Airport to Kilimanjaro International Airport via Dar es Salaam
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–650
- Phone
- +255 739 998 855
- Website
- tazarasite.com
Train from Mbeya to Dar es salaam
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 52m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $16–19
- Schedules at
- tazarasite.com
- Mukuba M1
- $16–19
- Mukuba M2
- $18
- Phone
- +255 22 213 4567
- info@srclassiccoach.co.tz
- Website
- srclassiccoach.co.tz
Bus from Mbeya to Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- srclassiccoach.co.tz
Bus from Mbeya to Dar es Salaam
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- srclassiccoach.co.tz
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Estimated price
- $17–21
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More Questions & Answers
Mbeya to Arusha bus services, operated by SR Classic Coach, arrive at Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal station.
Mbeya to Arusha train services, operated by Tanzania Zambia Railway Authority, arrive at Dar es salaam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mbeya to Arusha is 1006 km. It takes approximately 18h 21m to drive from Mbeya to Arusha.
There are 635+ hotels available in Arusha.



