What is the cheapest way to get from Mbeya to Nairobi?

The cheapest way to get from Mbeya to Nairobi is to bus via Dar es Salaam which costs $40 - $65 and takes 32h 19m.

What is the fastest way to get from Mbeya to Nairobi?

The fastest way to get from Mbeya to Nairobi is to fly which takes 7h 31m and costs $210 - $800.

Is there a direct bus between Mbeya and Nairobi?

No, there is no direct bus from Mbeya to Nairobi. However, there are services departing from Mbeya and arriving at Nairobi via Dar es Salaam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h.

How far is it from Mbeya to Nairobi?

The distance between Mbeya and Nairobi is 958 km. The road distance is 1264.5 km.

How do I travel from Mbeya to Nairobi without a car?

The best way to get from Mbeya to Nairobi without a car is to bus which takes 31h and costs .

How long does it take to get from Mbeya to Nairobi?

It takes approximately 7h 31m to get from Mbeya to Nairobi, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mbeya to Nairobi bus from?

Mbeya to Nairobi bus services, operated by New Force Enterprices Ltd, depart from Mbeya station.

Bus or fly from Mbeya to Nairobi?

The best way to get from Mbeya to Nairobi is to fly which takes 7h 31m and costs $210 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 31h.

Where does the Mbeya to Nairobi bus arrive?

Mbeya to Nairobi bus services, operated by New Force Enterprices Ltd, arrive at Dar es Salaam station.

Can I drive from Mbeya to Nairobi?

Yes, the driving distance between Mbeya to Nairobi is 1265 km. It takes approximately 21h 57m to drive from Mbeya to Nairobi.

Where can I stay near Nairobi?

There are 8618+ hotels available in Nairobi.

Mbeya to Nairobi - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and taxi

There are 8 ways to get from Mbeya to Nairobi by plane, bus, train, car, taxi, 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.

Fly to Nairobi
best
1. Fly from Mbeya Airport (MBI) to Nairobi (NBO)plane MBI - NBO
7h 31m
$211–781
Bus via Dar es Salaam
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Mbeya to Dar es Salaambus
2. Take the bus from Dar es Salaam to Nairobibus
32h 19m
$41–62
Bus
1. Take the bus from Mbeya to Dar es Salaambus
2. Take the bus from Dar es Salaam to Nairobibus
31h
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Mbeya to Dar es salaamtrain
2. Take the train from Dar es Salaam to Moshitrain
3. Take the bus from Moshi to Nairobibus
46h 9m
Drive 1,264.5 km
1. Drive from Mbeya to Nairobicar 1,264.5 km
21h 57m
$158–227
Fly to Arusha, drive
1. Fly from Mbeya Airport (MBI) to Arusha (ARK)plane MBI - ARK
2. Drive from Arusha-Airport-ARK to Nairobicar
19h 2m
$167–453
Fly to Nairobi Wilson Airport
1. Fly from Mbeya Airport (MBI) to Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL)plane MBI - WIL
22h 49m
$190–750
Fly to Kilimanjaro International Airport, taxi, shuttle
1. Fly from Mbeya Airport (MBI) to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)plane MBI - JRO
2. Take the taxi from Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) to Arushataxi
3. Take a shuttle bus from Arusha to Nairobishuttle
18h 29m
$175–575

Mbeya Airport (MBI) to Nairobi (NBO) flights

7Weekly Planes

4h 25mAverage Duration

$209Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Mbeya to Nairobi.

Launch map view

Distance: 957.7 km
Duration: 7h 31m

What companies run services between Mbeya, Tanzania and Nairobi, Kenya?

Air Tanzania flies from Mbeya Airport (MBI) to Nairobi (NBO) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mbeya to Nairobi via Dar es Salaam in around 31h.

Airlines