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

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

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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 Karonga, bus, Private Transfer

    1. Fly from Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) to Karonga (KGJ)plane plane LLW - KGJ
    2. Take the bus from Karonga to Songwebus bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Malawi border to Tundumashuttle bus
    30h 42m

  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 Mzuzu, bus, Private Transfer

    1. Fly from Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) to Mzuzu (ZZU)plane plane LLW - ZZU
    2. Take the bus from Mzuzu to Karongabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Karonga to Songwebus bus
    4. Take a shuttle bus from Malawi border to Tundumashuttle bus
    10h 15m

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

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration25hAverage Duration
Ticket$57Cheapest 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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