Rome2Rio

How to get fromNkhata Bay to Livingstoneby car, plane, taxi, bus, shuttle, or train

Find Transport to Livingstone

See all options

There are 10 ways to get from Nkhata Bay to Livingstone by car, plane, taxi, bus, shuttle, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Drive to Mfuwe Airport, fly to Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport

    best
    1. Drive from Nkhata Bay to Mfuwe Airport (MFU)car car
    2. Fly from Mfuwe Airport (MFU) to Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport (LVI)plane plane MFU - LVI
    14h 12m
    $432–732

  2. Taxi, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the taxi from Nkhata Bay to Mzuzutaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Mzuzu to Lilongwebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Lilongwe to Blantyrebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Wenela Bus Stn to RoadPortbus bus
    5. Take the bus from RoadPort to Intercity Bus Terminusbus bus
    6. Take the bus from Lusaka to Livingstonebus bus
    38h 2m
    $248–269

  3. Taxi, bus, Private Transfer via Tunduma

    1. Take the taxi from Nkhata Bay to Mzuzutaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Mzuzu to Karongabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Karonga to Songwebus bus
    4. Take a shuttle bus from Malawi border to Tundumashuttle bus
    5. Take the bus from Nakonde to Lusakabus bus
    6. Take the bus from Lusaka to Livingstonebus bus
    29h 58m

  4. Taxi, bus, drive, train

    1. Take the taxi from Nkhata Bay to Mzuzutaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Mzuzu to Karongabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Karonga to Songwebus bus
    4. Drive from Songwe to Mbeyacar car
    5. Take the train from Mbeya to New Kapiri Mposhitrain train
    6. Take the taxi from New Kapiri Mposhi to Kabwetaxi taxi
    7. Take the train from Kabwe to Livingstonetrain train
    2d 11h

  5. Drive 1,423.8 km

    1. Drive from Nkhata Bay to Livingstonecar car 1,423.8 km
    21h 49m
    $250–361

  6. Taxi, bus to Kamuzu International Airport, fly to Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport

    1. Take the taxi from Nkhata Bay to Mzuzutaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Mzuzu to Lilongwebus bus
    3. Fly from Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) to Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport (LVI)plane plane LLW - LVI
    15h 15m
    $642–1,049

  7. Taxi, bus to Kamuzu International Airport, fly to Victoria Falls Airport

    1. Take the taxi from Nkhata Bay to Mzuzutaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Mzuzu to Lilongwebus bus
    3. Fly from Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) to Victoria Falls Airport (VFA)plane plane LLW - VFA
    13h 57m
    $600–859

  8. Taxi, bus to Kamuzu International Airport, fly to Lusaka, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Nkhata Bay to Mzuzutaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Mzuzu to Lilongwebus bus
    3. Fly from Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) to Lusaka (LUN)plane plane LLW - LUN
    4. Take the bus from Lusaka to Livingstonebus bus
    17h 29m
    $421–812

  9. Taxi, bus, Private Transfer

    1. Take the taxi from Nkhata Bay to Mzuzutaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Mzuzu to Karongabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Karonga to Songwebus bus
    4. Take a shuttle bus from Malawi border to Mbeyashuttle bus
    5. Take the bus from Mbeya to Intercity Bus Terminusbus bus
    6. Take the bus from Lusaka to Livingstonebus bus
    36h 42m

  10. Taxi, bus, Private Transfer , train

    1. Take the taxi from Nkhata Bay to Mzuzutaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Mzuzu to Karongabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Karonga to Songwebus bus
    4. Take a shuttle bus from Malawi border to Mbeyashuttle bus
    5. Take the bus from Mbeya to Intercity Bus Terminusbus bus
    6. Take the train from Lusaka to Livingstonetrain train
    47h 11m

Mfuwe Airport (MFU) to Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport (LVI) flights

Calendar8Weekly Planes
Duration7h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$347Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Nkhata Bay to Livingstone.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,306.1 km
  • Duration: 14h 12m

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

There is no direct connection from Nkhata Bay to Livingstone. However, you can drive to Mfuwe Airport (MFU) airport, fly to Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport (LVI), then take the taxi to Livingstone. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Mzuzu, take the bus to Karonga, take the bus to Songwe, walk to Malawi border, take the shuttle to Tunduma, walk to Nakonde, take the bus to Lusaka, then take the bus to Livingstone.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including How to get from Gatwick Airport into central London, How do I buy a London Underground ticket?, and Need to know: Jadrolinija - to help you get the most out of your next trip.