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How to get fromLake Nyasa to Lilongweby ferry, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Lake Nyasa to Lilongwe by ferry, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Ferry, taxi, bus

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Nkhata Bay to Usisya Bayferry ferry
    2. Take the taxi from Usisya Bay to Mzuzutaxi taxi
    3. Take the bus from Mzuzu to Lilongwebus bus
    9h 59m

  2. Drive 356 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Nkhata Bay to Lilongwecar car 356 km
    5h 25m
    $63–91

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Nkhata Bay to Lilongwetaxi taxi 356 km
    5h 25m
    $90–110

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  • Distance: 458 km
  • Duration: 9h 59m

What companies run services between Lake Nyasa, Mozambique and Lilongwe, Malawi?

There is no direct connection from Lake Nyasa to Lilongwe. However, you can take the ferry to Usisya Bay, take the taxi to Mzuzu, then take the bus to Lilongwe. Alternatively, you can drive from Nkhata Bay to Lilongwe in around 5h 25m.

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