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How to get fromKaronga to Mbeyaby bus, car, or shuttle

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There are 3 ways to get from Karonga to Mbeya by bus, car, or shuttle

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  1. Bus, drive

    best
    1. Take the bus from Karonga to Songwebus bus
    2. Drive from Songwe to Mbeyacar car
    2h 30m
  2. Drive  160 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Karonga to Mbeyacar car 160 km
    2h 20m
    $47–68
  3. Bus, Private Transfer

    1. Take the bus from Karonga to Songwebus bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Malawi border to Mbeyashuttle bus
    5h 21m

Comparing Your Travel Options

What companies run services between Karonga, Northern Region, Malawi and Mbeya, Tanzania?

There is no direct connection from Karonga to Mbeya. However, you can take the bus to Songwe then drive to Mbeya. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Karonga to Mbeya via Songwe and Malawi border in around 5h 21m.

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