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How to get fromLilongwe to Chilumbaby bus, taxi, ferry, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Lilongwe to Chilumba by bus, taxi, ferry, or car

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Lilongwe to Karongabus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Karonga to Chilumbataxi taxi
    8h 39m
    $99–104

  2. Drive 489.5 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lilongwe to Chilumbacar car 489.5 km
    7h 19m
    $86–125

  3. Bus, taxi, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Lilongwe to Mzuzubus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Mzuzu to Usisya Baytaxi taxi
    3. Take the ferry from Usisya Bay to Chilumba Bayferry ferry
    16h 28m

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Lilongwe to Chilumbataxi taxi 489.5 km
    7h 19m
    $120–150

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Lilongwe to Chilumba.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 650.8 km
  • Duration: 8h 39m

What companies run services between Lilongwe, Malawi and Chilumba, Northern Region, Malawi?

There is no direct connection from Lilongwe to Chilumba. However, you can take the bus to Karonga then take the taxi to Chilumba. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Mzuzu, take the taxi to Usisya Bay, then take the ferry to Chilumba Bay.

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