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How to get fromZomba to Nkhata Bayby taxi, bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Taxi, bus

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Zomba to Petroda Clock Towertaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Petroda Clock Tower to Mzuzu Dry Cleanersbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Mzuzu to Nkhata Baytaxi taxi
    10h 19m
    $107–114

  2. Taxi, bus via Blantyre

    cheapest
    1. Take the taxi from Zomba to Kamuzu Hwytaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Kamuzu Hwy to Mzuzubus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Mzuzu to Nkhata Baytaxi taxi
    11h 36m
    $54–60

  3. Drive 542.1 km

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

  4. Taxi

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

  5. Taxi, fly, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Zomba to Chileka International Airport (BLZ)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Chileka International Airport (BLZ) to Kamuzu International Airport (LLW)plane plane BLZ - LLW
    3. Take the bus from Lilongwe to Mzuzubus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Mzuzu to Nkhata Baytaxi taxi
    8h 25m
    $196–956

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

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration35 minAverage Duration
Ticket$102Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 697.1 km
  • Duration: 10h 19m

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

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

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