Rome2Rio

How to get fromMbeya to Chipataby plane, car, shuttle, bus, train or taxi

Find Transport to Chipata

See all options

There are 7 ways to get from Mbeya to Chipata by plane, car, shuttle, bus, train, or taxi

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 to Kamuzu International Airport, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Mbeya Airport (MBI) to Kamuzu International Airport (LLW)plane plane MBI - LLW
    2. Drive from Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) to Chipatacar car
    20h 54m
    $360–1,035

  2. Drive 711.4 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Mbeya to Chipatacar car 711.4 km
    11h 59m
    $105–151

  3. Private Transfer , bus via Lusaka

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Mbeya to Tundumashuttle bus
    2. Take the bus from Nakonde to Lusakabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Lusaka to Kitwebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Power Tools Bus Stn to Chipata Bus Stnbus bus
    38h 31m

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Mbeya to New Kapiri Mposhitrain train
    2. Take the bus from Kapiri Mposhi to Power Tools Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Power Tools Bus Stn to Chipata Bus Stnbus bus
    45h 48m

  5. Fly to Mfuwe Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Mbeya Airport (MBI) to Mfuwe Airport (MFU)plane plane MBI - MFU
    2. Take the taxi from Mfuwe Airport (MFU) to Chipatataxi taxi
    19h 3m
    $322–819

  6. Fly to Chileka International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Mbeya Airport (MBI) to Chileka International Airport (BLZ)plane plane MBI - BLZ
    2. Drive from Chileka International Airport (BLZ) to Chipatacar car
    23h 47m
    $351–1,108

  7. Private Transfer , bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Mbeya to Tundumashuttle bus
    2. Take the bus from Nakonde Bus Stn to Kapiri Mposhibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kapiri Mposhi to Power Tools Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Power Tools Bus Stn to Chipata Bus Stnbus bus
    38h 32m
    $121–255

Mbeya Airport (MBI) to Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) flights

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration18h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$286Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Mbeya to Chipata. However, you can take the shuttle to Mbeya Airport, walk to Mbeya Airport (MBI) airport, fly to Kamuzu International Airport (LLW), then drive to Chipata. Alternatively, you can take a shuttle from Mbeya to Chipata Bus Stn via Tunduma, Nakonde, Lusaka, Kitwe, and Power Tools Bus Stn in around 38h 31m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Other 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 Thanksgiving 2018: How to travel stress-free, Getting around the Cyclades, and Train travel in France: A guide to SNCF - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Trips from Mbeya

Trips to Chipata

Popular routes