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There are 6 ways to get from Maputo to Mzimba by plane, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Mzuzu Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Maputo International Airport (MPM) to Mzuzu Airport (ZZU)plane plane MPM - ZZU
    2. Take the taxi from Mzuzu Airport (ZZU) to Mzimbataxi taxi
    11h 48m
    $422–1,012

  2. Bus, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Maputo to Johannesburgbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Lilongwebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Lilongwe to Mzuzubus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Mzuzu to Mzimbataxi taxi
    41h 2m
    $215–229

  3. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Maputo to Johannesburgbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Lusakabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Lusaka to Lundazibus bus
    4. Drive from Lundazi to Mzimbacar car
    40h 46m

  4. Drive  1,969.8 km

    1. Drive from Maputo to Mzimbacar car 1,969.8 km
    34h 20m
    $575–830

  5. Fly to Kamuzu International Airport, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Maputo International Airport (MPM) to Kamuzu International Airport (LLW)plane plane MPM - LLW
    2. Take the bus from Lilongwe to Mzuzubus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Mzuzu to Mzimbataxi taxi
    12h 41m
    $721–885

  6. Bus, drive via Karl Max Av

    1. Take the bus from Karl Max Av to Kerk Stbus bus
    2. Take the bus from 77 Nugget St to Intercity Bus Terminusbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Lusaka to Lundazibus bus
    4. Drive from Lundazi to Mzimbacar car
    47h 19m

Maputo International Airport (MPM) to Mzuzu Airport (ZZU) flights

Calendar16Weekly Planes
Duration10h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$374Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,714.2 km
  • Duration: 11h 48m

What companies run services between Maputo, Mozambique and Mzimba, Malawi?

There is no direct connection from Maputo to Mzimba. However, you can take the taxi to Maputo International Airport (MPM) airport, fly to Mzuzu Airport (ZZU), then take the taxi to Mzimba. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Maputo to Mzimba via Johannesburg, Johannesburg, Lusaka, and Lundazi in around 40h 46m.

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