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How to get fromVictoria Falls to Mbeyaby bus, train, car, plane, or shuttle

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There are 7 ways to get from Victoria Falls to Mbeya by bus, train, car, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Livingstone to Lusakabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Intercity Bus Terminus to Mbeyabus bus
    24h 15m

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Livingstone Bus Terminus to Kapiri Mposhibus bus
    2. Take the train from New Kapiri Mposhi to Mbeyatrain train
    40h 3m
    $52–67

  3. Drive  1,611.2 km

    1. Drive from Victoria Falls to Mbeyacar car 1,611.2 km
    22h 51m
    $295–426

  4. Fly from Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport

    1. Fly from Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport (LVI) to Mbeya Airport (MBI)plane plane LVI - MBI
    23h 48m
    $454–1,305

  5. Bus via Livingstone

    1. Take the bus from Livingstone to Intercity Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Intercity Bus Terminus to Mbeyabus bus
    24h 15m

  6. Bus, Private Transfer

    1. Take the bus from Livingstone to Lusakabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lusaka to Nakondebus bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Tunduma to Mbeyashuttle bus
    25h 3m

  7. Fly from Victoria Falls Airport

    1. Fly from Victoria Falls Airport (VFA) to Mbeya Airport (MBI)plane plane VFA - MBI
    8h 34m
    $187–782

Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport (LVI) to Mbeya Airport (MBI) flights

Calendar13Weekly Planes
Duration27h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$451Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,613.6 km
  • Duration: 24h 15m

What companies run services between Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe and Mbeya, Tanzania?

You can take a vehicle from Victoria Falls to Mbeya via Livingstone and Intercity Bus Terminus in around 24h 15m. Alternatively, Kenya Airways, Air Tanzania, and two other airlines fly from Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport (LVI) to Mbeya Airport (MBI) twice daily.

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