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How to get fromLusaka to Nkhata Bayby plane, bus, taxi, shuttle, train, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Lusaka to Nkhata Bay by plane, bus, taxi, shuttle, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Kamuzu International Airport, bus, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Lusaka (LUN) to Kamuzu International Airport (LLW)plane plane LUN - LLW
    2. Take the bus from Lilongwe to Mzuzubus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Mzuzu to Nkhata Baytaxi taxi
    8h 30m
    $402–775

  2. Drive  948.6 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lusaka to Nkhata Baycar car 948.6 km
    15h 11m
    $167–241

  3. Bus, Private Transfer , taxi

    1. Take the bus from Lusaka to Nakondebus bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Tunduma to Malawi bordershuttle bus
    3. Take the bus from Songwe to Karongabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Karonga to Mzuzubus bus
    5. Take the taxi from Mzuzu to Nkhata Baytaxi taxi
    22h 2m

  4. Bus, train, drive, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Lusaka to Serenjebus bus
    2. Take the train from Serenje to Mbeyatrain train
    3. Drive from Mbeya to Songwecar car
    4. Take the bus from Songwe to Karongabus bus
    5. Take the bus from Karonga to Mzuzubus bus
    6. Take the taxi from Mzuzu to Nkhata Baytaxi taxi
    34h 20m

  5. Fly to Chileka International Airport, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Lusaka (LUN) to Chileka International Airport (BLZ)plane plane LUN - BLZ
    2. Take the bus from Petroda Clock Tower to Mzuzu Dry Cleanersbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Mzuzu to Nkhata Baytaxi taxi
    13h 51m
    $544–835

  6. Bus, Private Transfer , taxi via Tunduma

    1. Take the bus from Inter-City Bus Terminus to Nakonde Bus Stnbus bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Tunduma to Malawi bordershuttle bus
    3. Take the bus from Songwe to Karongabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Karonga to Mzuzubus bus
    5. Take the taxi from Mzuzu to Nkhata Baytaxi taxi
    26h 41m

  7. Bus, Private Transfer , taxi #2

    1. Take the bus from Intercity Bus Terminus to Mbeyabus bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Mbeya to Malawi bordershuttle bus
    3. Take the bus from Songwe to Karongabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Karonga to Mzuzubus bus
    5. Take the taxi from Mzuzu to Nkhata Baytaxi taxi
    26h 58m

Lusaka (LUN) to Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) flights

Calendar3Weekly Planes
Duration1h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$303Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,052.5 km
  • Duration: 8h 30m

What companies run services between Lusaka, Zambia and Nkhata Bay, Malawi?

There is no direct connection from Lusaka to Nkhata Bay. However, you can take the taxi to Lusaka (LUN) airport, fly to Kamuzu International Airport (LLW), take the taxi to Lilongwe, take the bus to Mzuzu, then take the taxi to Nkhata Bay. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Nakonde, walk to Tunduma, take the shuttle to Malawi border, walk to Songwe, take the bus to Karonga, take the bus to Mzuzu, then take the taxi to Nkhata Bay.

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