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How to get fromMetangula to Malawiby ferry, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Metangula to Malawi by ferry, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Ferry, taxi, bus

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    1. Take the ferry from Metangula to Nkhata Bayferry ferry
    2. Take the taxi from Nkhata Bay to Mzuzutaxi taxi
    3. Take the bus from Mzuzu to Kamuzu Hwybus bus
    22h 47m
    $44–47

  2. Drive 468.3 km

    1. Drive from Metangula to Blantyrecar car 468.3 km
    7h 35m
    $83–119

  3. Ferry, taxi, bus via Lilongwe

    1. Take the ferry from Metangula to Nkhata Bayferry ferry
    2. Take the taxi from Nkhata Bay to Mzuzutaxi taxi
    3. Take the bus from Mzuzu to Lilongwebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Lilongwe to Blantyrebus bus
    22h 55m
    $124–128

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 799.2 km
  • Duration: 22h 47m

What companies run services between Metangula, Mozambique and Malawi?

There is no direct connection from Metangula to Malawi. However, you can take the ferry to Nkhata Bay, take the taxi to Mzuzu, take the bus to Kamuzu Hwy, then take the taxi to Blantyre. Alternatively, you can drive from Metangula to Blantyre in around 7h 35m.

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