There are 3 ways to get from Dedza to Nkhata Bay by taxi, bus, or car
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dedza to Nkhata Bay is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 6h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Dedza to Nkhata Bay is to drive which takes 6h 9m and costs $65 - $100.
The distance between Dedza and Nkhata Bay is 490 km. The road distance is 394.3 km.
The best way to get from Dedza to Nkhata Bay without a car is to taxi and bus which takes 6h 25m and costs $95 - $105.
It takes approximately 6h 25m to get from Dedza to Nkhata Bay, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Dedza to Nkhata Bay is 394 km. It takes approximately 6h 9m to drive from Dedza to Nkhata Bay.
There are five+ hotels available in Nkhata Bay.
What companies run services between Dedza, Malawi and Nkhata Bay, Malawi?
There is no direct connection from Dedza to Nkhata Bay. However, you can take the taxi to Lilongwe, take the bus to Mzuzu, then take the taxi to Nkhata Bay. Alternatively, you can drive from Dedza to Nkhata Bay in around 6h 9m.
- Phone
- +(265)994 193 745
- Website
- sososocoaches.com
Bus from Lilongwe to Mzuzu
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $64
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Estimated price
- $11–120
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