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

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There are 2 ways to get from Nakonde to Nkhata Bay by shuttle, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Private Transfer , bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take a shuttle bus from Tunduma 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
    8h 40m

  2. Drive  438.3 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Nakonde to Nkhata Baycar car 438.3 km
    7h 41m
    $77–112

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  • Distance: 507.1 km
  • Duration: 8h 40m

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

There is no direct connection from Nakonde to Nkhata Bay. However, you can drive 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. Alternatively, you can drive from Nakonde to Nkhata Bay in around 7h 41m.

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