There are 3 ways to get from Lilongwe to Nkhata Bay by bus, taxi, or car
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lilongwe to Nkhata Bay is to drive which costs $60 - $95 and takes 5h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Lilongwe to Nkhata Bay is to bus and taxi which takes 5h 24m and costs $74 - $79.
The distance between Lilongwe and Nkhata Bay is 403 km. The road distance is 356.4 km.
The best way to get from Lilongwe to Nkhata Bay without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 5h 24m and costs $74 - $79.
It takes approximately 5h 24m to get from Lilongwe to Nkhata Bay, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Lilongwe to Nkhata Bay is 356 km. It takes approximately 5h 26m to drive from Lilongwe to Nkhata Bay.
There are five+ hotels available in Nkhata Bay.
What companies run services between Lilongwe, Malawi and Nkhata Bay, Malawi?
There is no direct connection from Lilongwe to Nkhata Bay. However, you can take the bus to Mzuzu then take the taxi to Nkhata Bay. Alternatively, you can drive from Lilongwe to Nkhata Bay in around 5h 26m.
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Estimated price
- $11–110
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