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How to get fromBlantyre to Rumphiby bus, taxi, car, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Blantyre to Rumphi by bus, taxi, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Kamuzu Hwy to Mzuzubus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Mzuzu to Rumphitaxi taxi
    11h 1m
    $42–46

  2. Drive 665.2 km

    1. Drive from Blantyre to Rumphicar car 665.2 km
    9h 50m
    $117–169

  3. Fly, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Chileka International Airport (BLZ) to Kamuzu International Airport (LLW)plane plane BLZ - LLW
    2. Take the bus from Lilongwe to Mzuzubus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Mzuzu to Rumphitaxi taxi
    7h 57m
    $189–946

  4. Bus, taxi via Lilongwe

    1. Take the bus from Blantyre to Lilongwebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lilongwe to Mzuzubus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Mzuzu to Rumphitaxi taxi
    11h 14m
    $123–127

Chileka International Airport (BLZ) to Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration35 minAverage Duration
Ticket$102Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Blantyre to Rumphi.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 667.7 km
  • Duration: 11h 1m

What companies run services between Blantyre, Malawi and Rumphi, Malawi?

There is no direct connection from Blantyre to Rumphi. However, you can take the bus to Mzuzu then take the taxi to Rumphi. Alternatively, you can drive from Blantyre to Rumphi in around 9h 50m.

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