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How to get fromLikoma Island to Lilongweby ferry, taxi, or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Likoma Island to Lilongwe by ferry, taxi, or bus

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  1. Ferry, taxi, bus

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    1. Take the ferry from Likoma Island to Nkhata Bayferry ferry
    2. Take the taxi from Nkhata Bay to Mzuzutaxi taxi
    3. Take the bus from Mzuzu to Lilongwebus bus
    8h 55m

  2. Ferry, taxi, bus via Nkhata Bay

    1. Take the ferry from Likoma Island to Nkhata Bayferry ferry
    2. Take the taxi from Nkhata Bay to Mzuzutaxi taxi
    3. Take the bus from Mzuzu to Lilongwebus bus
    10h 25m

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  • Distance: 482.4 km
  • Duration: 8h 55m

What companies run services between Likoma Island, Malawi and Lilongwe, Malawi?

There is no direct connection from Likoma Island to Lilongwe. However, you can take the ferry to Nkhata Bay, take the taxi to Mzuzu, then take the bus to Lilongwe. Alternatively, you can take the ferry to Nkhata Bay, take the taxi to Mzuzu, then take the bus to Lilongwe.

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