What is the cheapest way to get from Botswana to Lilongwe?

The cheapest way to get from Botswana to Lilongwe is to bus which costs $120 - $150 and takes 30h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Botswana to Lilongwe?

The fastest way to get from Botswana to Lilongwe is to fly which takes 5h 54m and costs $500 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between Botswana and Lilongwe?

No, there is no direct bus from Botswana to Lilongwe. However, there are services departing from Gaborone and arriving at Lilongwe via Johannesburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 25m.

How far is it from Botswana to Lilongwe?

The distance between Botswana and Lilongwe is 1491 km. The road distance is 1738.6 km.

How do I travel from Botswana to Lilongwe without a car?

The best way to get from Botswana to Lilongwe without a car is to bus which takes 30h 25m and costs $120 - $150.

How long does it take to get from Botswana to Lilongwe?

It takes approximately 5h 54m to get from Botswana to Lilongwe, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Botswana to Lilongwe bus from?

Botswana to Lilongwe bus services, operated by AT and T Monnakgotla, depart from Gaborone station.

Bus or fly from Botswana to Lilongwe?

The best way to get from Botswana to Lilongwe is to fly which takes 5h 54m and costs $500 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $120 - $150 and takes 30h 25m.

Where does the Botswana to Lilongwe bus arrive?

Botswana to Lilongwe bus services, operated by AT and T Monnakgotla, arrive at Johannesburg station.

Can I drive from Botswana to Lilongwe?

Yes, the driving distance between Botswana to Lilongwe is 1739 km. It takes approximately 22h 2m to drive from Botswana to Lilongwe.

Where can I stay near Lilongwe?

There are 100+ hotels available in Lilongwe.

Botswana to Lilongwe - 5 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Botswana to Lilongwe by plane, bus, or car

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Fly from Gaborone
best
1. Fly from Gaborone (GBE) to Kamuzu International Airport (LLW)plane GBE - LLW
5h 54m
$517–594
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Gaborone to Johannesburgbus
2. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Lilongwebus
30h 25m
$122–146
Drive 1,738.6 km
1. Drive from Gaborone to Lilongwecar 1,738.6 km
22h 2m
$306–441
Fly from Maun Airport
1. Fly from Maun Airport (MUB) to Kamuzu International Airport (LLW)plane MUB - LLW
23h 3m
$507–1,336
Bus via Blantyre
1. Take the bus from Gaborone to Johannesburgbus
2. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Blantyrebus
3. Take the bus from Blantyre to Lilongwebus
35h 15m
$151–265

Gaborone (GBE) to Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) flights

9Weekly Planes

6h 8mAverage Duration

$248Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,491.2 km
Duration: 5h 54m

What companies run services between Botswana and Lilongwe, Malawi?

Airlink, Ethiopian Airlines, and Air Botswana fly from Gaborone (GBE) to Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gaborone to Lilongwe via Johannesburg in around 30h 25m.

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