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

The cheapest way to get from Nairobi to Mbeya is to bus via Dar es Salaam which costs $35 - $60 and takes 30h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nairobi to Mbeya is to bus and fly which takes 8h 42m and costs $250 - $400.

Is there a direct bus between Nairobi and Mbeya?

No, there is no direct bus from Nairobi to Mbeya. However, there are services departing from Nairobi and arriving at Mbeya via Dar es Salaam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 30m.

How far is it from Nairobi to Mbeya?

The distance between Nairobi and Mbeya is 971 km. The road distance is 1264.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Nairobi to Mbeya without a car is to bus which takes 29h 30m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 8h 42m to get from Nairobi to Mbeya, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nairobi to Mbeya bus from?

Nairobi to Mbeya bus services, operated by Dar Express Co. Ltd, depart from Nairobi station.

Bus or fly from Nairobi to Mbeya?

The best way to get from Nairobi to Mbeya is to bus which takes 29h 30m and costs . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $440 - $600 and takes 9h 43m.

Where does the Nairobi to Mbeya bus arrive?

Nairobi to Mbeya bus services, operated by Dar Express Co. Ltd, arrive at Dar es Salaam station.

Can I drive from Nairobi to Mbeya?

Yes, the driving distance between Nairobi to Mbeya is 1265 km. It takes approximately 21h 55m to drive from Nairobi to Mbeya.

Where can I stay near Mbeya?

There are 12+ hotels available in Mbeya.

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

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

Bus to Nairobi, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Kencom/Ambassadeur to JKIA - Passenger Boardingbus
2. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Mbeya Airport (MBI)plane NBO - MBI
8h 42m
$251–391
Bus via Dar es Salaam
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nairobi to Dar es Salaambus
2. Take the bus from Dar es Salaam to Mbeyabus
30h 30m
$39–58
Bus
1. Take the bus from Nairobi to Dar es Salaambus
2. Take the bus from Dar es Salaam to Mbeyabus
29h 30m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Nairobi to Moshibus
2. Take the train from Moshi to Dar es Salaamtrain
3. Take the train from Dar es salaam to Mbeyatrain
41h 45m
Drive 1,264.5 km
1. Drive from Nairobi to Mbeyacar 1,264.5 km
21h 55m
$158–227
Fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport
1. Fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Mbeya Airport (MBI)plane WIL - MBI
9h 43m
$440–600
Drive to Arusha, fly
1. Drive from Nairobi to Arusha-Airport-ARKcar
2. Fly from Arusha (ARK) to Mbeya Airport (MBI)plane ARK - MBI
13h 3m
$154–249
Shuttle, taxi to Kilimanjaro International Airport, fly
1. Take a shuttle bus from Nairobi to Arushashuttle
2. Take the taxi from Arusha to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)taxi
3. Fly from Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) to Mbeya Airport (MBI)plane JRO - MBI
15h 13m
$177–477

Nairobi (NBO) to Mbeya Airport (MBI) flights

7Weekly Planes

8h 33mAverage Duration

$233Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Nairobi to Mbeya.

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Distance: 970.6 km
Duration: 8h 42m

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

You can take a bus from Nairobi to Mbeya via Dar es Salaam in around 29h 30m. Alternatively, FlexFlight ApS, Skyward Express, and three other airlines fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Mbeya Airport (MBI) 3 times a week.

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