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Lichinga is the capital of the province of Niassa, in Mozambique.
By train
There are a very limited number of passenger services from Cuamba, about four departures per month. Trains are operated by CFM.
By car
A main road heads north to Lichinga via Mandimba on the Malawi border, or west from the coast at Pemba.
By bus
Local transport is available going in and out of Lichinga.
By boat
It is possible to travel across Lake Niassa (Lake Malawi), though international travelers must legally enter through a border post and have the appropriate documentation (visas, etc.
Lichinga is small enough to get around by foot, or via bicycle taxi or other local transport.
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