There are 2 ways to get from Mpulungu to Chitipa by bus, train or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Bus, train, drive
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Take the bus from Mpulungu to Kasama
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Take the train from Kasama to Tunduma
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Drive from Tunduma to Chitipa
1 alternative option
Drive
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Drive from Mpulungu to Chitipa
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The cheapest way to get from Mpulungu to Chitipa is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 5h 53m.
The quickest way to get from Mpulungu to Chitipa is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 5h 53m.
The distance between Mpulungu and Chitipa is 258 km. The road distance is 309.8 km.
It takes approximately 11h 38m to get from Mpulungu to Chitipa, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Mpulungu to Chitipa is 310 km. It takes approximately 5h 53m to drive from Mpulungu to Chitipa.

- Distance: 257.9 km
- Duration: 11h 38m
What companies run services between Mpulungu, Zambia and Chitipa, Malawi?
There is no direct connection from Mpulungu to Chitipa. However, you can take the bus to Kasama, take the taxi to Kasama, take the train to Tunduma, then take the drive to Chitipa. Alternatively, you can take the drive to Chitipa.

- Website
- tazarasite.com
Train from Kasama to Tunduma
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- tazarasite.com

- Phone
- +260 211 247 683
- info@juldanmotors.com
Bus from Mpulungu to Kasama
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Once daily
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