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How to get fromKaronga to Nkhotakotaby bus, taxi, ferry, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Karonga to Nkhotakota by bus, taxi, ferry, or car

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  1. Bus, taxi, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Karonga to Lilongwebus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Lilongwe to Senga Baytaxi taxi
    3. Take the ferry from Senga Bay to Nkhotakotaferry ferry
    18h 23m

  2. Drive 456.5 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Karonga to Nkhotakotacar car 456.5 km
    6h 23m
    $81–116

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Karonga to Nkhotakotataxi taxi 456.5 km
    6h 23m
    $110–140

  4. Bus, taxi, ferry via Lilongwe

    1. Take the bus from Karonga to Lilongwebus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Lilongwe to Senga Baytaxi taxi
    3. Take the ferry from Senga Bay to Nkhotakotaferry ferry
    19h 57m

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  • Distance: 793 km
  • Duration: 18h 23m

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

There is no direct connection from Karonga to Nkhotakota. However, you can take the bus to Lilongwe, take the taxi to Senga Bay, then take the ferry to Nkhotakota. Alternatively, you can drive from Karonga to Nkhotakota in around 6h 23m.

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