There are 7 ways to get from Solwezi to Mbeya by bus, train, car, plane, or shuttle
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Solwezi to Lusakabus
- Take the bus from Intercity Bus Terminus to Mbeyabus
26h 47mDrive 1,087 km
cheapest- Drive from Solwezi to Mbeyacar 1,087 km
18h 39m$160–231Bus, train
- Take the bus from Solwezi to Kitwebus
- Take the bus from Power Tools Bus Station to Kapiri Mposhibus
- Take the train from New Kapiri Mposhi to Mbeyatrain
34h 32mFly from Solwezi
- Fly from Solwezi (SLI) to Mbeya Airport (MBI)plane SLI - MBI
23h 52m$248–810Bus, Private Transfer
- Take the bus from Solwezi to Kitwebus
- Take the bus from Power Tools Bus Station to Kapiri Mposhibus
- Take the bus from Kapiri Mposhi to Nakonde Bus Stnbus
- Take a shuttle bus from Tunduma to Mbeya
26h 48mDrive to Lubumbashi International Airport, fly
- Drive from Solwezi to Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM)car
- Fly from Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM) to Mbeya Airport (MBI)plane FBM - MBI
30h 56m$344–985Bus to Ndola, fly
- Take the bus from Solwezi to Ndolabus
- Fly from Ndola (NLA) to Mbeya Airport (MBI)plane NLA - MBI
31h 56m
Solwezi (SLI) to Mbeya Airport (MBI) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Solwezi to Mbeya is to drive which costs $150 - $230 and takes 18h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Solwezi to Mbeya is to drive which takes 18h 39m and costs $150 - $230.
No, there is no direct bus from Solwezi to Mbeya. However, there are services departing from Solwezi and arriving at Mbeya via Intercity Bus Terminus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 47m.
The distance between Solwezi and Mbeya is 1734 km. The road distance is 1087 km.
The best way to get from Solwezi to Mbeya without a car is to bus which takes 26h 47m and costs .
It takes approximately 26h 47m to get from Solwezi to Mbeya, including transfers.
Solwezi to Mbeya bus services, operated by Juldan Motors, depart from Solwezi station.
The best way to get from Solwezi to Mbeya is to bus which takes 26h 47m and costs . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $240 - $850 and takes 23h 52m.
Solwezi to Mbeya bus services, operated by Juldan Motors, arrive at Lusaka station.
Mbeya is 1h ahead of Solwezi. It is currently 5:41 PM in Solwezi and 6:41 PM in Mbeya.
What companies run services between Solwezi, Zambia and Mbeya, Tanzania?
You can take a bus from Solwezi to Mbeya via Lusaka and Intercity Bus Terminus in around 26h 47m. Alternatively, Proflight Zambia, Air Tanzania, and three other airlines fly from Solwezi (SLI) to Mbeya Airport (MBI) 5 times a week.
- Website
- airtanzania.co.tz
Flights from Solwezi to Mbeya Airport via Lusaka, Dar es Salaam
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 50m
- When
- Friday, Tuesday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $240–850
Flights from Solwezi to Mbeya Airport via Lusaka, Lubumbashi International Airport, Dar es Salaam
- Ave. Duration
- 31h 5m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $310–850
Flights from Solwezi to Mbeya Airport via Lusaka, Nairobi, Dar es Salaam
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 5m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $380–1,100
Flights from Lubumbashi International Airport to Mbeya Airport via Dar es Salaam
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 50m
- When
- Wednesday, Monday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $320–950
Flights from Ndola to Mbeya Airport via Lubumbashi International Airport, Dar es Salaam
- Ave. Duration
- 27h 35m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $330–950
Flights from Ndola to Mbeya Airport via Addis Ababa, Dar es Salaam
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 25m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $500–1,600
Flights from Ndola to Mbeya Airport via Nairobi, Dar es Salaam
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 35m
- When
- Sunday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $400–1,200
Flights from Ndola to Mbeya Airport via Johannesburg, Dar es Salaam
- Ave. Duration
- 27h 25m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $500–1,400
Flights from Ndola to Mbeya Airport via Lusaka, Dar es Salaam
- Ave. Duration
- 28h
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $340–950
- Phone
- +255 739 998 855
- Website
- tazarasite.com
Train from New Kapiri Mposhi to Mbeya
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 8m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $19–22
- Schedules at
- tazarasite.com
- Mukuba M1
- $19–22
- Mukuba M2
- $21
- Phone
- +260 973334200
- juldanmotors@gmail.com
- Website
- Juldan Motors
Bus from Solwezi to Lusaka
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 41m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Juldan Motors
Bus from Solwezi to Kitwe
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Juldan Motors
Bus from Solwezi to Kitwe
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Juldan Motors
Bus from Solwezi to Ndola
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Juldan Motors
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Solwezi to Mbeya is 1087 km. It takes approximately 18h 39m to drive from Solwezi to Mbeya.
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