There are 6 ways to get from Durban to Lilongwe by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus
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Fly from King Shaka International Airport
best- Fly from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Kamuzu International Airport (LLW)plane DUR - LLW
6h 59m$441–624Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Durban Bus Stn to Johannesburgbus
- Take the bus from Johannesburg to Lilongwebus
34h 10m$120–142Drive 2,330.1 km
- Drive from Durban to Lilongwecar 2,330.1 km
27h 36m$409–591Bus to Pietermaritzburg, fly
- Take the bus from Durban Bus Stn to Burger Stbus
- Fly from Pietermaritzburg (PZB) to Kamuzu International Airport (LLW)plane PZB - LLW
8h 5m$322–886Bus to Richards Bay, fly
- Take the bus from Durban to Richards Baybus
- Fly from Richards Bay (RCB) to Kamuzu International Airport (LLW)plane RCB - LLW
9h 46m$337–926Bus via Blantyre
- Take the bus from Durban to Johannesburgbus
- Take the bus from Johannesburg to Blantyrebus
- Take the bus from Blantyre to Lilongwebus
39h 10m$152–1,283
King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Durban to Lilongwe is to bus which costs $120 - $150 and takes 34h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Durban to Lilongwe is to fly which takes 6h 59m and costs $440 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Durban to Lilongwe. However, there are services departing from Durban Bus Stn and arriving at Lilongwe via Johannesburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 10m.
The distance between Durban and Lilongwe is 1839 km. The road distance is 2330.1 km.
The best way to get from Durban to Lilongwe without a car is to bus which takes 34h 10m and costs $120 - $150.
It takes approximately 6h 59m to get from Durban to Lilongwe, including transfers.
Durban to Lilongwe bus services, operated by Eagle Liner, depart from Durban Bus Stn station.
The best way to get from Durban to Lilongwe is to fly which takes 6h 59m and costs $440 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $120 - $150 and takes 34h 10m.
Durban to Lilongwe bus services, operated by Eagle Liner, arrive at Johannesburg station.
Yes, the driving distance between Durban to Lilongwe is 2330 km. It takes approximately 27h 36m to drive from Durban to Lilongwe.
What companies run services between Durban, South Africa and Lilongwe, Malawi?
Airlink, Global Aviation, and two other airlines fly from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Durban Bus Stn to Lilongwe via Johannesburg in around 34h 10m.
- Website
- flyairlink.com
Flights from King Shaka International Airport to Kamuzu International Airport via Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $320–900
Flights from Pietermaritzburg to Kamuzu International Airport via Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $310–850
Flights from Richards Bay to Kamuzu International Airport via Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $320–900
- Phone
- 010 822 9000
- [email protected]
- Website
- eagleliner.co.za
Bus from Durban Bus Stn to Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $19–35
- Schedules at
- eagleliner.co.za
- Single
- $26–30
Bus from Durban Bus Stn to Burger St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–12
- Schedules at
- eagleliner.co.za
- Single
- $3–12
Bus from Durban to Richards Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–15
- Schedules at
- eagleliner.co.za
- Single
- $8–15
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