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

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

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  1. Taxi, Private Transfer , bus

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Songwe to Tundumataxi taxi
    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 Mzuzubus bus
    5. Take the taxi from Mzuzu to Nkhata Baytaxi taxi
    9h 33m

  2. Drive 463.7 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Songwe to Nkhata Baycar car 463.7 km
    8h 11m
    $82–118

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  • Distance: 550.4 km
  • Duration: 9h 33m

What companies run services between Songwe, Tanzania and Nkhata Bay, Malawi?

There is no direct connection from Songwe to Nkhata Bay. However, you can take the taxi 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 Songwe to Nkhata Bay in around 8h 11m.

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