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There are 5 ways to get from Maputo to Mbeya by plane, bus, car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly from Maputo International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Maputo International Airport (MPM) to Mbeya Airport (MBI)plane plane MPM - MBI
    8h 7m
    $579–1,434

  2. Drive  2,414.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Maputo to Mbeyacar car 2,414.2 km
    40h 55m
    $333–481

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Maputo to Johannesburgbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Lusakabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Intercity Bus Terminus to Mbeyabus bus
    46h 3m

  4. Drive to Skukuza Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Maputo to Skukuza Airport (SZK)car car
    2. Fly from Skukuza Airport (SZK) to Mbeya Airport (MBI)plane plane SZK - MBI
    29h 33m
    $401–1,044

  5. Bus, Private Transfer

    1. Take the bus from Karl Max Av to Kerk Stbus bus
    2. Take the bus from 77 Nugget St to Intercity Bus Terminusbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Lusaka to Nakondebus bus
    4. Take a shuttle bus from Tunduma to Mbeyashuttle bus
    2d 3h

Maputo International Airport (MPM) to Mbeya Airport (MBI) flights

Calendar3Weekly Planes
Duration7h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$562Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,901.2 km
  • Duration: 8h 7m

What companies run services between Maputo, Mozambique and Mbeya, Tanzania?

Linhas Aéreas de Moçambique and Air Tanzania fly from Maputo International Airport (MPM) to Mbeya Airport (MBI) 3 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Maputo to Mbeya via Johannesburg, Johannesburg, Lusaka, and Intercity Bus Terminus in around 46h 3m.

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