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960 km.
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Lusaka to Nkhata Bay

Composite routes from Lusaka to Nkhata Bay

Cheapest
14 h 31 min
Car
960 km.
from $52
Other
10 h 54 min
Bus, Plane
775 km.
from $410.71
32 h 23 min
Bus, Train
774 km.
from $5.43
10 h 59 min
Bus, Plane
775 km.
from $311.49
16 h 18 min
Bus, Plane
775 km.
from $496.66
31 h 37 min
772 km.
Select a ticket

Transport providers

Airlines

Ethiopian Airlines

Website:
ethiopianairlines.com/
Plane from Lusaka to Kamuzu
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$179.04–$703.36
Plane from Lusaka to Chileka
Ave. Duration:
2h 55m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$230.19–$831.25

Airlink

Phone:
+27 11 451 7300
Website:
flyairlink.com/
Plane from Lusaka to Chileka
Ave. Duration:
5h 37m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$358.08–$767.30

Proflight Zambia

Website:
proflight-zambia.com/
Plane from Lusaka to Mfuwe
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$191.83–$358.08

Bus operators

Zanzibar Airport Transfers

Phone:
+254 718 370 639
Email:
Website:
hoteltoursandtransfers.com/
Bus from Tunduma to Malawi
Ave. Duration:
2h 16m
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$63.94–$217.40

Captain Tours

Bus from Songwe to Karonga
Ave. Duration:
51 min
Frequency:
Once daily

King Lion Coaches

Phone:
+263 782 588 588
Email:
Bus from Lusaka to Harare
Ave. Duration:
7h 33m
Frequency:
Twice daily

CAG Travellers Coaches

Phone:
+263 78 694 9273
Email:
Website:
facebook.com/CAGTravellers
Bus from Lusaka to Harare
Ave. Duration:
8h
Frequency:
Twice daily

Citylink Luxury Coaches

Phone:
+263 77 699 9222
Email:
Website:
citylinkcoaches.co.zw/?fbclid=IwY2xjawEBns5leHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHSryroYE94ufM0SxGyBuwUc7XJ4VMitUWAoO4uS7ULLDIpSItGAfL3EHfA_aem_qNUkt0bahBhUcdKz5ijPmg
Bus from RoadPort to Wenela
Ave. Duration:
9h 40m
Frequency:
3 times a day

Trip Trans

Phone:
+263 77 426 0214
Bus from RoadPort to Wenela
Ave. Duration:
9h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$40.01

Sososo Coaches

Phone:
+(265)994 193 745
Website:
sososocoaches.com
Bus from Lilongwe to Mzuzu
Ave. Duration:
4h 42m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$7.38
Bus from Karonga to Mzuzu
Ave. Duration:
2h 49m
Frequency:
Once daily
Bus from Petroda Clock Tower to Mzuzu
Ave. Duration:
8h 42m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$26.68

Juldan Motors

Phone:
+260 211 247 683
Email:
Bus from Lusaka to Nakonde
Ave. Duration:
12h 38m
Frequency:
Once daily
Bus from Lusaka to Serenje
Ave. Duration:
5h 11m
Frequency:
Once daily

JKAS Bus Services

Phone:
+260 966608267
Email:
Website:
jkasbus.com/en
Bus from Inter-City Bus Terminus to Nakonde
Ave. Duration:
16h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$19.86

Malawi Posts Corporation

Phone:
0994 168 044
Email:
Bus from Blantyre to Lilongwe
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Bus from Lilongwe to Mzuzu
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily

Train operators

Tanzania Zambia Railway Authority

Website:
tazarasite.com
Train from Serenje to Nakonde
Ave. Duration:
16h 42m
Frequency:
Twice a week

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Lusaka to Nkhata Bay?

The cheapest way to get from Lusaka to Nkhata Bay is to drive which costs $163.04 - $239.13 and takes 14h 34m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lusaka to Nkhata Bay?

The fastest way to get from Lusaka to Nkhata Bay is to fly and bus which takes 10h 54m and costs $195.65 - $706.52 .

How far is it from Lusaka to Nkhata Bay?

The distance between Lusaka and Nkhata Bay is 1055 km. The road distance is 959.5 km.

How do I travel from Lusaka to Nkhata Bay without a car?

The best way to get from Lusaka to Nkhata Bay without a car is to bus and Private Transfer which takes 22h 2m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Lusaka to Nkhata Bay?

It takes approximately 10h 54m to get from Lusaka to Nkhata Bay, including transfers.

Can I drive from Lusaka to Nkhata Bay?

Yes, the driving distance between Lusaka to Nkhata Bay is 959 km. It takes approximately 14h 34m to drive from Lusaka to Nkhata Bay.

Where can I stay near Nkhata Bay?

There are three+ hotels available in Nkhata Bay. Prices start at $21.61 per night.
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