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How to get fromLilongwe to Nakondeby bus, shuttle, car, plane, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Lilongwe to Nakonde by bus, shuttle, car, plane, or train

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  1. Bus, Private Transfer via Karonga

    best
    1. Take the bus from Lilongwe to Karongabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Karonga to Songwebus bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Malawi border to Tundumashuttle bus
    12h 11m

  2. Drive 725.3 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lilongwe to Nakondecar car 725.3 km
    12h 9m
    $128–184

  3. Fly to Mbeya Airport, Private Transfer

    1. Fly from Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) to Mbeya Airport (MBI)plane plane LLW - MBI
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Mbeya Airport to Tundumashuttle bus
    16h 8m
    $407–1,139

  4. Bus, Private Transfer

    1. Take the bus from Lilongwe to Songwebus bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Malawi border to Tundumashuttle bus
    12h 47m

  5. Fly to Kasama, train

    1. Fly from Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) to Kasama (KAA)plane plane LLW - KAA
    2. Take the train from Kasama to Nakondetrain train
    29h 53m
    $835–995

Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) to Mbeya Airport (MBI) flights

Calendar19Weekly Planes
Duration16h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$344Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 815.7 km
  • Duration: 12h 11m

What companies run services between Lilongwe, Malawi and Nakonde, Zambia?

There is no direct connection from Lilongwe to Nakonde. However, you can take the bus to Karonga, take the bus to Songwe, walk to Malawi border, take the shuttle to Tunduma, then drive to Nakonde. Alternatively, you can drive from Lilongwe to Nakonde in around 12h 9m.

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