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How to get fromNkhata Bay to Zombaby taxi, bus, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Nkhata Bay to Zomba by taxi, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Taxi, bus

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Nkhata Bay to Mzuzutaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Mzuzu Dry Cleaners to Petroda Clock Towerbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Petroda Clock Tower to Zombataxi taxi
    10h 20m
    $108–113

  2. Taxi, bus via Blantyre

    cheapest
    1. Take the taxi from Nkhata Bay to Mzuzutaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Mzuzu to Kamuzu Hwybus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Kamuzu Hwy to Zombataxi taxi
    11h 38m
    $53–59

  3. Drive 542.1 km

    1. Drive from Nkhata Bay to Zombacar car 542.1 km
    7h 51m
    $96–138

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Nkhata Bay to Zombataxi taxi 542.1 km
    7h 51m
    $130–170

  5. Taxi, bus, fly

    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 Chileka International Airport (BLZ)plane plane LLW - BLZ
    4. Take the taxi from Chileka International Airport (BLZ) to Zombataxi taxi
    8h 36m
    $198–955

Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) to Chileka International Airport (BLZ) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration40 minAverage Duration
Ticket$102Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 697.3 km
  • Duration: 10h 20m

What companies run services between Nkhata Bay, Malawi and Zomba, Malawi?

There is no direct connection from Nkhata Bay to Zomba. However, you can take the taxi to Mzuzu, take the bus to Petroda Clock Tower, then take the taxi to Zomba. Alternatively, you can drive from Nkhata Bay to Zomba in around 7h 51m.

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