There are 3 ways to get from Mbeya to Mpika by shuttle, bus, train, or car
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mbeya to Mpika is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 6h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Mbeya to Mpika is to drive which takes 6h 54m and costs $70 - $110.
The distance between Mbeya and Mpika is 486 km. The road distance is 479.8 km.
The best way to get from Mbeya to Mpika without a car is to Private Transfer and bus which takes 7h 53m and costs .
It takes approximately 7h 53m to get from Mbeya to Mpika, including transfers.
Mpika is 1h behind Mbeya. It is currently 4:20 PM in Mbeya and 3:20 PM in Mpika.
Yes, the driving distance between Mbeya to Mpika is 480 km. It takes approximately 6h 54m to drive from Mbeya to Mpika.
There are one+ hotels available in Mpika.
What companies run services between Mbeya, Tanzania and Mpika, Muchinga Province, Zambia?
There is no direct connection from Mbeya to Mpika. However, you can take the shuttle to Tunduma, walk to Nakonde, then take the bus to Mpika. Alternatively, you can take a shuttle from Mbeya to Mpika via Tunduma, Nakonde, and Mpika in around 14h 7m.
- Phone
- +255 739 998 855
- Website
- tazarasite.com
Train from Nakonde to Mpika
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- tazarasite.com
- Phone
- +254 718 370 639
- zanzibartours@gmail.com
- Website
- hoteltoursandtransfers.com
Shuttle from Mbeya to Tunduma
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $60–180
- Schedules at
- hoteltoursandtransfers.com
- Phone
- +260 211 247 683
- info@juldanmotors.com
Bus from Nakonde to Mpika
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
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