Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to Victoria Falls

See all options

There are 7 ways to get from Nkhata Bay to Victoria Falls by taxi, bus, shuttle, car, train, or plane

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

  1. Taxi, bus, Private Transfer via Tunduma

    best
    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 Intercity Bus Terminal to Livingstonebus bus
    30h 13m

  2. Taxi, fly to Victoria Falls Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the taxi from Nkhata Bay to Mzuzu Airport (ZZU)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Mzuzu Airport (ZZU) to Victoria Falls Airport (VFA)plane plane ZZU - VFA
    23h 22m
    $213–486

  3. 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

  4. Drive  1,438.1 km

    1. Drive from Nkhata Bay to Victoria Fallscar car 1,438.1 km
    22h
    $263–380

  5. Taxi, fly to Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport

    1. Take the taxi from Nkhata Bay to Mzuzu Airport (ZZU)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Mzuzu Airport (ZZU) to Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport (LVI)plane plane ZZU - LVI
    26h 18m
    $305–1,121

  6. 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
    35h 4m

  7. Taxi, bus

    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 Victoria Falls Bus Stnbus bus
    38h 19m
    $259–261

Mzuzu Airport (ZZU) to Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport (LVI) flights

Calendar9Weekly Planes
Duration25h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$298Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Nkhata Bay to Victoria Falls.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 2,021 km
  • Duration: 30h 13m

What companies run services between Nkhata Bay, Malawi and Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe?

There is no direct connection from Nkhata Bay to Victoria Falls. However, 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, take the bus to Livingstone, then drive to Victoria Falls. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Mzuzu, take the bus to Karonga, take the bus to Songwe, drive to Mbeya, take the train to New Kapiri Mposhi, take the taxi to Kabwe, take the train to Livingstone, then drive to Victoria Falls.

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 Train travel in Spain: A guide to Renfe, Heading to Europe? Read this before you buy a Eurail Pass, and Why you should take the train in the US - to help you get the most out of your next trip.