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How to get fromMbeya to Nkhata Bayby car, bus, taxi, or shuttle

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There are 3 ways to get from Mbeya to Nkhata Bay by car, bus, taxi, or shuttle

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  1. Drive, bus, taxi

    best
    1. Drive from Mbeya to Songwecar car
    2. Take the bus from Songwe to Karongabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Karonga to Mzuzubus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Mzuzu to Nkhata Baytaxi taxi
    7h 1m

  2. Drive 429.3 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Mbeya to Nkhata Baycar car 429.3 km
    6h 3m
    $76–109

  3. Private Transfer , bus, taxi

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Mbeya to Malawi bordershuttle bus
    2. Take the bus from Songwe to Karongabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Karonga to Mzuzubus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Mzuzu to Nkhata Baytaxi taxi
    10h 22m

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 430 km
  • Duration: 7h 1m

What companies run services between Mbeya, Tanzania and Nkhata Bay, Malawi?

There is no direct connection from Mbeya to Nkhata Bay. However, you can drive to Songwe, take the bus to Karonga, take the bus to Mzuzu, then take the taxi to Nkhata Bay. Alternatively, you can drive from Mbeya to Nkhata Bay in around 6h 3m.

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