There are 4 ways to get from Lilongwe to Chitimba by bus, taxi, or car
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Bus, taxi via Mzuzu
best- Take the bus from Lilongwe to Mzuzubus
- Take the taxi from Mzuzu to Chitimbataxi
6h 26m$94–104Drive 465.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Lilongwe to Chitimbacar 465.7 km
6h 53m$82–119Taxi
- Take the taxi from Lilongwe to Chitimbataxi 465.7 km
6h 53m$110–140Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Lilongwe to Karongabus
- Take the taxi from Karonga to Chitimbataxi
10h 25m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lilongwe to Chitimba is to drive which costs $80 - $120 and takes 6h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Lilongwe to Chitimba is to bus and taxi via Mzuzu which takes 6h 26m and costs $90 - $110.
The distance between Lilongwe and Chitimba is 487 km. The road distance is 465.7 km.
The best way to get from Lilongwe to Chitimba without a car is to bus and taxi via Mzuzu which takes 6h 26m and costs $90 - $110.
It takes approximately 6h 26m to get from Lilongwe to Chitimba, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Lilongwe to Chitimba is 466 km. It takes approximately 6h 53m to drive from Lilongwe to Chitimba.
What companies run services between Lilongwe, Malawi and Chitimba, Northern Region, Malawi?
There is no direct connection from Lilongwe to Chitimba. However, you can take the bus to Mzuzu then take the taxi to Chitimba. Alternatively, you can drive from Lilongwe to Chitimba in around 6h 53m.
- Phone
- +(265)994 193 745
- Website
- sososocoaches.com
Bus from Lilongwe to Mzuzu
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $64
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
Bus from Lilongwe to Karonga
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- captaintours.websites.co.in
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Estimated price
- $22–140
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