There are 5 ways to get from Mwanza to Mbeya by plane, bus, train, car, or shuttle
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Fly
best- Fly from Mwanza Airport (MWZ) to Mbeya Airport (MBI)plane MWZ - MBI
4h 36m$324–1,205Train
cheapest- Take the train from Mwanza to Dar es Salaamtrain
- Take the train from Dar es salaam to Mbeyatrain
2d 11h$33–49Bus
- Take the bus from Central Bus Station to Magufuli Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal to Mbeyabus
31h 37mDrive 883 km
- Drive from Mwanza to Mbeyacar 883 km
20h 41m$110–159Bus, Private Transfer
- Take the bus from Central Bus Station to Magufuli Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Magufuli Bus Terminal to Lubele Bus Standbus
- Take a shuttle bus from Malawi border to Mbeya
41h 24m$118–251
Mwanza Airport (MWZ) to Mbeya Airport (MBI) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Mwanza to Mbeya is to train which costs $30 - $50 and takes 2 days 11h.
The fastest way to get from Mwanza to Mbeya is to fly which takes 4h 36m and costs $320 - $1,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Mwanza station to Mbeya. However, there are services departing from Central Bus Station and arriving at Mbeya via Kimara and Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Mwanza to Mbeya. However, there are services departing from Mwanza and arriving at Mbeya via Dar es salaam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 11h.
The distance between Mwanza and Mbeya is 734 km. The road distance is 883 km.
The best way to get from Mwanza to Mbeya without a car is to bus which takes 31h 37m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Mwanza to Mbeya, including transfers.
Mwanza to Mbeya bus services, operated by Ally's Star, depart from Central Bus Station.
Mwanza to Mbeya train services, operated by Tanzania Railways Corporation, depart from Mwanza station.
The best way to get from Mwanza to Mbeya is to fly which takes 4h 36m and costs $320 - $1,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 31h 37m, you could also train, which costs $30 - $50 and takes 2 days 11h.
What companies run services between Mwanza, Tanzania and Mbeya, Tanzania?
Air Tanzania and Precision Air fly from Mwanza Airport (MWZ) to Mbeya Airport (MBI) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Central Bus Station to Mbeya via Magufuli Bus Terminal, Kimara, Ubungo, and Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal in around 31h 37m.
- Website
- airtanzania.co.tz
Flights from Mwanza Airport to Mbeya Airport via Dar es Salaam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $320–800
- Phone
- +255 800 11 0042
- info@trc.co.tz
- Website
- trc.co.tz
Train from Mwanza to Dar es Salaam
- Ave. Duration
- 38h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $14–25
- Schedules at
- trc.co.tz
- 3rd Class Sitting
- $14
- 2nd Class Sitting
- $18
- 2nd Class Sleeping
- $25
- Phone
- +255 743999894
- Website
- allysstar.co.tz
Bus from Central Bus Station to Magufuli Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- allysstar.co.tz
Bus from Central Bus Station to Magufuli Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- allysstar.co.tz
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Booking & Getting There
Mwanza to Mbeya bus services, operated by Ally's Star, arrive at Magufuli Bus Terminal station.
Mwanza to Mbeya train services, operated by Tanzania Railways Corporation, arrive at Dar es Salaam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mwanza to Mbeya is 883 km. It takes approximately 20h 41m to drive from Mwanza to Mbeya.
There are 21+ hotels available in Mbeya.