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How to get fromChitipa to Lusakaby car, bus, plane, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Chitipa to Lusaka by car, bus, plane, or train

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  1. Drive, bus via Isoka

    best
    1. Drive from Chitipa to Isokacar car
    2. Take the bus from Isoka to Lusakabus bus
    14h 8m

  2. Drive, bus

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chitipa to Nakonde Bus Stncar car
    2. Take the bus from Nakonde Bus Stn to Inter-City Bus Terminusbus bus
    18h 33m
    $52–63

  3. Drive  1,020.1 km

    1. Drive from Chitipa to Lusakacar car 1,020.1 km
    15h 48m
    $298–430

  4. Drive to Mbeya Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Chitipa to Mbeya Airport (MBI)car car
    2. Fly from Mbeya Airport (MBI) to Lusaka (LUN)plane plane MBI - LUN
    20h 20m
    $467–1,194

  5. Drive, train to Kasama, fly

    1. Drive from Chitipa to Tundumacar car
    2. Take the train from Tunduma to Kasamatrain train
    3. Fly from Kasama (KAA) to Lusaka (LUN)plane plane KAA - LUN
    11h 43m
    $534–902

Mbeya Airport (MBI) to Lusaka (LUN) flights

Calendar9Weekly Planes
Duration19h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$399Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Chitipa to Lusaka.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,026.9 km
  • Duration: 14h 8m

What companies run services between Chitipa, Malawi and Lusaka, Zambia?

There is no direct connection from Chitipa to Lusaka. However, you can drive to Isoka then take the bus to Lusaka. Alternatively, you can drive from Chitipa to Lusaka in around 15h 48m.

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