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How to get fromMpika to Lilongweby bus, shuttle, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Mpika to Lilongwe by bus, shuttle, or car

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  1. Bus, Private Transfer via Karonga

    best
    1. Take the bus from Mpika 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 Lilongwebus bus
    18h 19m

  2. Drive 659.6 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Mpika to Lilongwecar car 659.6 km
    11h 47m
    $116–168

  3. Bus, Private Transfer

    1. Take the bus from Mpika to Nakondebus bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Tunduma to Malawi bordershuttle bus
    3. Take the bus from Songwe to Lilongwebus bus
    18h 56m

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  • Distance: 1,195.5 km
  • Duration: 18h 19m

What companies run services between Mpika, Muchinga Province, Zambia and Lilongwe, Malawi?

There is no direct connection from Mpika to Lilongwe. However, you can take the bus to Nakonde, walk to Tunduma, take the shuttle to Malawi border, walk to Songwe, take the bus to Karonga, then take the bus to Lilongwe. Alternatively, you can drive from Mpika to Lilongwe in around 11h 47m.

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