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

The cheapest way to get from Durban to Lilongwe is to bus which costs $120 - $150 and takes 34h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Durban to Lilongwe is to taxi and fly which takes 6h 59m and costs $400 - $1,000.

Is there a direct bus between Durban and Lilongwe?

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.

How far is it from Durban to Lilongwe?

The distance between Durban and Lilongwe is 1839 km. The road distance is 2330.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Durban to Lilongwe without a car is to bus which takes 34h 10m and costs $120 - $150.

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

It takes approximately 7h 14m to get from Durban to Lilongwe, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Durban to Lilongwe bus from?

Durban to Lilongwe bus services, operated by Eagle Liner, depart from Durban Bus Stn station.

Bus or fly from Durban to Lilongwe?

The best way to get from Durban to Lilongwe is to fly which takes 7h 14m and costs $450 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $120 - $150 and takes 34h 10m.

Where does the Durban to Lilongwe bus arrive?

Durban to Lilongwe bus services, operated by Eagle Liner, arrive at Johannesburg station.

Can I drive from Durban to Lilongwe?

Yes, the driving distance between Durban to Lilongwe is 2330 km. It takes approximately 27h 36m to drive from Durban to Lilongwe.

Where can I stay near Lilongwe?

There are 97+ hotels available in Lilongwe.

Durban to Lilongwe - 6 ways to travel via plane, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Durban to Lilongwe by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or taxi

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Fly from King Shaka International Airport
best
1. Fly from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Kamuzu International Airport (LLW)plane DUR - LLW
7h 14m
$458–572
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Durban Bus Stn to Johannesburgbus
2. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Lilongwebus
34h 10m
$122–148
Drive 2,330.2 km
1. Drive from Durban to Lilongwecar 2,330.2 km
27h 36m
$409–591
Bus to Pietermaritzburg, fly
1. Take the bus from Durban Bus Stn to Burger Stbus
2. Fly from Pietermaritzburg (PZB) to Kamuzu International Airport (LLW)plane PZB - LLW
8h 5m
$392–1,136
Taxi to Richards Bay, fly
1. Take the taxi from Durban to Richards Bay (RCB)taxi
2. Fly from Richards Bay (RCB) to Kamuzu International Airport (LLW)plane RCB - LLW
6h 59m
$402–998
Bus via Blantyre
1. Take the bus from Durban to Johannesburgbus
2. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Blantyrebus
3. Take the bus from Blantyre to Lilongwebus
39h 10m
$157–267

King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) flights

21Weekly Planes

4h 57mAverage Duration

$344Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,838.6 km
Duration: 7h 14m

What companies run services between Durban, South Africa and Lilongwe, Malawi?

South African Airways, Ethiopian Airlines, 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.

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