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How to get fromMangochi to Nkhata Bayby car, train, ferry, or taxi

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There are 3 ways to get from Mangochi to Nkhata Bay by car, train, ferry, or taxi

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  1. Drive, train, ferry

    best
    1. Drive from Mangochi to Itepelacar car
    2. Take the train from Itepela to Lichingatrain train
    3. Drive from Lichinga to Metangulacar car
    4. Take the ferry from Metangula to Nkhata Bayferry ferry
    18h 40m

  2. Drive 474.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Mangochi to Nkhata Baycar car 474.2 km
    7h 7m
    $84–121

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Mangochi to Nkhata Baytaxi taxi 474.2 km
    7h 7m
    $120–150

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 442.3 km
  • Duration: 18h 40m

What companies run services between Mangochi, Malawi and Nkhata Bay, Malawi?

There is no direct connection from Mangochi to Nkhata Bay. However, you can drive to Itepela, take the train to Lichinga, drive to Metangula, then take the ferry to Nkhata Bay. Alternatively, you can drive from Mangochi to Nkhata Bay in around 7h 7m.

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