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How to get fromDar es Salaam to Lilongweby plane, bus, shuttle, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Dar es Salaam to Lilongwe by plane, bus, shuttle, train, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) to Kamuzu International Airport (LLW)plane plane DAR - LLW
    3h 35m
    $273–567

  2. Drive 1,509 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Dar es Salaam to Lilongwecar car 1,509 km
    24h 10m
    $265–383

  3. Bus, Private Transfer

    1. Take the bus from Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal to Mbeyabus bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Mbeya to Malawi bordershuttle bus
    3. Take the bus from Songwe to Lilongwebus bus
    28h 35m

  4. Train, drive, bus

    1. Take the train from Dar es salaam to Mbeyatrain train
    2. Drive from Mbeya to Songwecar car
    3. Take the bus from Songwe to Karongabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Karonga to Lilongwebus bus
    33h 21m

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Magufuli Bus Terminal to Lubele Bus Standbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Songwe to Lilongwebus bus
    29h 48m

Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) to Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) flights

Calendar19Weekly Planes
Duration5h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$259Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,006.1 km
  • Duration: 3h 35m

What companies run services between Dar es Salaam, Tanzania and Lilongwe, Malawi?

Ethiopian Airlines, Kenya Airways, and Air Tanzania fly from Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) to Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Temeke Mwisho to Lilongwe via Magufuli Bus Terminal, Lubele Bus Stand, and Songwe in around 29h 48m.

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