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How to get fromMalawi to Tanzaniaby bus, car, train or shuttle

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There are 4 ways to get from Malawi to Tanzania by bus, car, train, or shuttle

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Blantyre to Lilongwebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lilongwe to Karongabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Karonga to Songwebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Lubele Bus Stand to Magufuli Bus Terminalbus bus
    33h 21m

  2. Drive 1,577 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Blantyre to Dar es Salaamcar car 1,577 km
    31h 28m
    $277–400

  3. Bus, drive, train

    1. Take the bus from Petroda Clock Tower to Mzuzu Dry Cleanersbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Mzuzu to Karongabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Karonga to Songwebus bus
    4. Drive from Songwe to Mbeyacar car
    5. Take the train from Mbeya to Dar es salaamtrain train
    38h 38m

  4. Bus, Private Transfer

    1. Take the bus from Blantyre to Lilongwebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lilongwe to Songwebus bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Malawi border to Mbeyashuttle bus
    4. Take the bus from Mbeya to Dar es Salaambus bus
    36h 20m

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Malawi and Tanzania?

You can take a bus from Blantyre to Msimbazi Police via Lilongwe, Karonga, Songwe, Lubele Bus Stand, Magufuli Bus Terminal, and Kimara in around 33h 21m.

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