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There are 2 ways to get from Mpulungu to Chitipa by bus, train or car

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Bus, train, drive

  1. Take the bus from Mpulungu to Kasama
  2. Take the train from Kasama to Tunduma
  3. Drive from Tunduma to Chitipa

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Drive

  1. Drive from Mpulungu to Chitipa

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Questions & Answers

The cheapest way to get from Mpulungu to Chitipa is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 5h 53m.

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The quickest way to get from Mpulungu to Chitipa is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 5h 53m.

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The distance between Mpulungu and Chitipa is 258 km. The road distance is 309.8 km.

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It takes approximately 11h 38m to get from Mpulungu to Chitipa, including transfers.

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Yes, the driving distance between Mpulungu to Chitipa is 310 km. It takes approximately 5h 53m to drive from Mpulungu to Chitipa.

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  • 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.

Train operators
Tanzania Zambia Railway Authority
Website
tazarasite.com
Train from Kasama to Tunduma
Ave. Duration
5h 33m
Frequency
Once daily
Schedules at
tazarasite.com
Bus operators
Juldan Motors
Phone
+260 211 247 683
Email
info@juldanmotors.com
Bus from Mpulungu to Kasama
Ave. Duration
2h 27m
Frequency
Once daily

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