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

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There are 3 ways to get from Lake Nyasa to Malawi 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 Kamuzu Hwybus bus
    15h 21m

  2. Drive 469.8 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Metangula to Blantyrecar car 469.8 km
    7h 36m
    $83–120

  3. Ferry, taxi, bus via Lilongwe

    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
    4. Take the bus from Lilongwe to Blantyrebus bus
    15h 29m

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 707.9 km
  • Duration: 15h 21m

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

There is no direct connection from Lake Nyasa to Malawi. However, you can take the ferry to Usisya Bay, take the taxi to Mzuzu, take the bus to Kamuzu Hwy, then take the taxi to Blantyre. Alternatively, you can drive from Metangula to Blantyre in around 7h 36m.

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