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

The cheapest way to get from Rusumo to Mbeya is to drive which costs $120 - $180 and takes 24h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rusumo to Mbeya is to drive and fly which takes 10h 13m and costs $500 - $1,500.

How far is it from Rusumo to Mbeya?

The distance between Rusumo and Mbeya is 1084 km. The road distance is 978.6 km.

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

It takes approximately 10h 53m to get from Rusumo to Mbeya, including transfers.

Can I drive from Rusumo to Mbeya?

Yes, the driving distance between Rusumo to Mbeya is 979 km. It takes approximately 24h 38m to drive from Rusumo to Mbeya.

Where can I stay near Mbeya?

There are 18+ hotels available in Mbeya.

Rusumo to Mbeya - 7 ways to travel via car, plane, bus, and Private Transfer

There are 7 ways to get from Rusumo to Mbeya by car, plane, bus, 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.

Drive to Mwanza Airport, fly
best
1. Drive from Rusumo to Mwanza Airport (MWZ)car
2. Fly from Mwanza Airport (MWZ) to Mbeya Airport (MBI)plane MWZ - MBI
10h 53m
$185–444
Drive 978.6 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Rusumo to Mbeyacar 978.6 km
24h 38m
$122–176
Drive, bus, Private Transfer
1. Drive from Rusumo to Kigalicar
2. Take the bus from Kigali to Kampalabus
3. Take the bus from Berelay Rd to Tunduma Terminalbus
4. Take a shuttle bus from Tunduma to Mbeyashuttle
28h 12m
$169–357
Taxi to Bukoba, fly
1. Take the taxi from Rusumo to Bukoba (BKZ)taxi
2. Fly from Bukoba (BKZ) to Mbeya Airport (MBI)plane BKZ - MBI
34h 50m
$381–1,032
Drive to Bujumbura, fly
1. Drive from Rusumo to Bujumbura (BJM)car
2. Fly from Bujumbura (BJM) to Mbeya Airport (MBI)plane BJM - MBI
10h 13m
$506–1,452
Drive to Kigali, fly
1. Drive from Rusumo to Kigali (KGL)car
2. Fly from Kigali (KGL) to Mbeya Airport (MBI)plane KGL - MBI
11h 21m
$235–722
Drive, bus, Private Transfer via Kigali
1. Drive from Rusumo to Kigalicar
2. Take the bus from Kigali to Kampalabus
3. Take the bus from Berelay Rd to Tunduma Terminalbus
4. Take a shuttle bus from Tunduma to Mbeyashuttle
29h 1m
$165–294

Mwanza Airport (MWZ) to Mbeya Airport (MBI) flights

10Weekly Planes

6hAverage Duration

$140Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 1,083.8 km
Duration: 10h 53m

What companies run services between Rusumo, Tanzania and Mbeya, Tanzania?

There is no direct connection from Rusumo to Mbeya. However, you can drive to Mwanza Airport (MWZ) airport, fly to Mbeya Airport (MBI), walk to Mbeya Airport, then take the shuttle to Mbeya. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Rusumo to Mbeya via Kigali, Kampala, Berelay Rd, Tunduma Terminal, and Tunduma in around 28h 12m.

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