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How to get fromLilongwe to Chitipaby bus, taxi, car, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Lilongwe to Chitipa by bus, taxi, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Lilongwe to Karongabus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Karonga to Chitipataxi taxi
    8h 57m
    $104–109

  2. Fly, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) to Karonga Airport (KGJ)plane plane LLW - KGJ
    2. Take the taxi from Karonga Airport (KGJ) to Chitipataxi taxi
    26h 53m
    $89–446

  3. Drive  645.7 km

    1. Drive from Lilongwe to Chitipacar car 645.7 km
    9h 36m
    $114–164

  4. Bus, taxi via Kyela

    1. Take the bus from Lilongwe to Songwebus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Songwe to Chitipataxi taxi
    12h 23m

Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) to Karonga Airport (KGJ) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration25hAverage Duration
Ticket$60Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Lilongwe to Chitipa.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 670.2 km
  • Duration: 8h 57m

What companies run services between Lilongwe, Malawi and Chitipa, Malawi?

There is no direct connection from Lilongwe to Chitipa. However, you can take the bus to Karonga then take the taxi to Chitipa. Alternatively, you can drive from Lilongwe to Chitipa in around 9h 36m.

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