What is the cheapest way to get from Nairobi to Chilumba?

The cheapest way to get from Nairobi to Chilumba is to drive which costs $250 - $380 and takes 25h 3m.

What is the fastest way to get from Nairobi to Chilumba?

The fastest way to get from Nairobi to Chilumba is to bus and fly and taxi which takes 15h 9m and costs $280 - $800.

How far is it from Nairobi to Chilumba?

The distance between Nairobi and Chilumba is 1384 km. The road distance is 1467.5 km.

How do I travel from Nairobi to Chilumba without a car?

The best way to get from Nairobi to Chilumba without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 36h 13m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Nairobi to Chilumba?

It takes approximately 16h 5m to get from Nairobi to Chilumba, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Nairobi and Chilumba?

Chilumba is 1h behind Nairobi. It is currently 5:36 PM in Nairobi and 4:36 PM in Chilumba.

Can I drive from Nairobi to Chilumba?

Yes, the driving distance between Nairobi to Chilumba is 1467 km. It takes approximately 25h 3m to drive from Nairobi to Chilumba.

Where can I stay near Chilumba?

There are one+ hotels available in Chilumba.

Nairobi to Chilumba - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Nairobi to Chilumba by bus, plane, shuttle, taxi, 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.

Bus to Nairobi, fly to Mbeya Airport, Private Transfer , bus, taxi
best
1. Take the bus from Kencom/Ambassadeur to JKIA - Passenger Boarding
2. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Mbeya Airport (MBI)NBO - MBI
3. Take a shuttle bus from Mbeya Airport to Malawi border
4. Take the bus from Songwe to Karonga
5. Take the taxi from Karonga to Chilumba
16h 5m
Drive 1,467.5 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Nairobi to Chilumba1,467.5 km
25h 3m
$258–372
Bus, taxi
1. Take the bus from Nairobi to Dar es Salaam
2. Take the bus from Magufuli Bus Terminal to Lubele Bus Stand
3. Take the bus from Songwe to Karonga
4. Take the taxi from Karonga to Chilumba
36h 13m
Bus, train, drive, taxi
1. Take the bus from Nairobi to Arusha
2. Take the train from Arusha to Dar es Salaam
3. Take the train from Dar es salaam to Mbeya
4. Drive from Mbeya to Songwe
5. Take the bus from Songwe to Karonga
6. Take the taxi from Karonga to Chilumba
2d 7h
Fly Nairobi Wilson Airport to Mbeya Airport, Private Transfer , bus, taxi
1. Fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Mbeya Airport (MBI)WIL - MBI
2. Take a shuttle bus from Mbeya Airport to Malawi border
3. Take the bus from Songwe to Karonga
4. Take the taxi from Karonga to Chilumba
17h 34m
Bus to Nairobi, fly to Kamuzu International Airport, bus, taxi
1. Take the bus from Kencom/Ambassadeur to JKIA - Passenger Boarding
2. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Kamuzu International Airport (LLW)NBO - LLW
3. Take the bus from Lilongwe to Karonga
4. Take the taxi from Karonga to Chilumba
15h 9m
$288–773
Bus, taxi via Dar es Salaam
1. Take the bus from Nairobi to Dar es Salaam
2. Take the bus from Magufuli Bus Terminal to Lubele Bus Stand
3. Take the bus from Songwe to Karonga
4. Take the taxi from Karonga to Chilumba
37h 2m

Nairobi (NBO) to Mbeya Airport (MBI) flights

16Weekly Planes

9h 1mAverage Duration

$217Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,383.8 km
Duration: 16h 5m

What companies run services between Nairobi, Kenya and Chilumba, Northern Region, Malawi?

There is no direct connection from Nairobi to Chilumba. However, you can take the bus to JKIA - Passenger Boarding, walk to Nairobi (NBO) airport, fly to Mbeya Airport (MBI), walk to Mbeya Airport, take the shuttle to Malawi border, walk to Songwe, take the bus to Karonga, then take the taxi to Chilumba. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Dar es Salaam, take the taxi to Magufuli Bus Terminal, take the bus to Lubele Bus Stand, walk to Songwe, take the bus to Karonga, then take the taxi to Chilumba.

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