What is the cheapest way to get from Blantyre to Livingstone?

The cheapest way to get from Blantyre to Livingstone is to bus via Victoria Falls which costs $110 - $140 and takes 27h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Blantyre to Livingstone?

The fastest way to get from Blantyre to Livingstone is to fly which takes 11h 9m and costs $410 - $1,700.

Is there a direct bus between Blantyre and Livingstone?

No, there is no direct bus from Blantyre to Livingstone. However, there are services departing from Wenela Bus Stn and arriving at Victoria Falls via Harare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 59m.

How far is it from Blantyre to Livingstone?

The distance between Blantyre and Livingstone is 1024 km. The road distance is 1317.4 km.

How long does it take to get from Blantyre to Livingstone?

It takes approximately 11h 9m to get from Blantyre to Livingstone, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Blantyre to Livingstone bus from?

Blantyre to Livingstone bus services, operated by Trip Trans, depart from Wenela Bus Stn station.

Bus or fly from Blantyre to Livingstone?

The best way to get from Blantyre to Livingstone is to fly which takes 11h 9m and costs $410 - $1,700. Alternatively, you can bus via Harare, which costs $148 - $151 and takes 24h 59m.

Where does the Blantyre to Livingstone bus arrive?

Blantyre to Livingstone bus services, operated by Trip Trans, arrive at RoadPort station.

Can I drive from Blantyre to Livingstone?

Yes, the driving distance between Blantyre to Livingstone is 1317 km. It takes approximately 18h 54m to drive from Blantyre to Livingstone.

Where can I stay near Livingstone?

There are 259+ hotels available in Livingstone.

Blantyre to Livingstone - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Blantyre to Livingstone by plane, bus, car, or train

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Fly to Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport
best
1. Fly from Chileka International Airport (BLZ) to Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport (LVI)plane BLZ - LVI
11h 9m
$412–1,615
Bus via Victoria Falls
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Wenela Bus Stn to RoadPortbus
2. Take the bus from Harare to Victoria Fallsbus
27h 25m
$118–137
Bus via Harare
1. Take the bus from Wenela Bus Stn to RoadPortbus
2. Take the bus from Harare to Victoria Fallsbus
24h 59m
$149–151
Drive 1,317.4 km
1. Drive from Blantyre to Livingstonecar 1,317.4 km
18h 54m
$383–554
Fly to Kasane, bus
1. Fly from Chileka International Airport (BLZ) to Kasane (BBK)plane BLZ - BBK
2. Take the bus from Kazungula to Livingstonebus
25h 13m
$672–1,725
Bus
1. Take the bus from Wenela Bus Stn to RoadPortbus
2. Take the bus from RoadPort to Victoria Falls Bus Stnbus
26h 34m
$142–144
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Wenela Bus Stn to RoadPortbus
2. Take the bus from Harare to Bulawayobus
3. Take the train from Bulawayo to Victoria Fallstrain
33h 4m
$122–145

Chileka International Airport (BLZ) to Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport (LVI) flights

14Weekly Planes

17h 45mAverage Duration

$402Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,023.9 km
Duration: 11h 9m

What companies run services between Blantyre, Malawi and Livingstone, Zambia?

Airlink, Ethiopian Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Chileka International Airport (BLZ) to Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport (LVI) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wenela Bus Stn to Livingstone via RoadPort, Fourth Street Rank, Copacabana Rank, Show Ground, Samora Machele Avenue, Harare, and Victoria Falls in around 24h 59m.

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