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How to get fromBlantyre to Tanzaniaby plane, bus, car, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Blantyre to Tanzania by plane, bus, car, or train

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Chileka International Airport (BLZ) to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR)plane plane BLZ - DAR
    2h 27m
    $260–512

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Wenela Bus Stn to RoadPortbus bus
    2. Take the bus from RoadPort to Ubungo Intl Bus Terminalbus bus
    46h 54m
    $163

  3. Bus via Kyela

    1. Take the bus from Blantyre to Lilongwebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lilongwe to Karongabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Karonga to Songwebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Lubele Bus Stand to Magufuli Bus Terminalbus bus
    33h 51m

  4. Bus, drive, train

    1. Take the bus from Kamuzu Hwy to Mzuzubus bus
    2. Take the bus from Mzuzu to Karongabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Karonga to Songwebus bus
    4. Drive from Songwe to Mbeyacar car
    5. Take the train from Mbeya to Dar es salaamtrain train
    39h 47m

  5. Drive 1,577.1 km

    1. Drive from Blantyre to Dar es Salaamcar car 1,577.1 km
    31h 28m
    $277–400

Chileka International Airport (BLZ) to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration2hAverage Duration
Ticket$258Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,108.4 km
  • Duration: 2h 27m

What companies run services between Blantyre, Malawi and Tanzania?

Ethiopian Airlines flies from Chileka International Airport (BLZ) to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Blantyre to Msimbazi Police via Lilongwe, Karonga, Songwe, Lubele Bus Stand, Magufuli Bus Terminal, and Kimara in around 33h 51m.

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