What is the cheapest way to get from East London to Lilongwe?

The cheapest way to get from East London to Lilongwe is to bus which costs $130 - $160 and takes 40h 41m.

What is the fastest way to get from East London to Lilongwe?

The fastest way to get from East London to Lilongwe is to fly which takes 6h 15m and costs $480 - $1,400.

Is there a direct bus between East London and Lilongwe?

No, there is no direct bus from East London to Lilongwe. However, there are services departing from East London Stn and arriving at Lilongwe via Johannesburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h 41m.

How far is it from East London to Lilongwe?

The distance between East London and Lilongwe is 2260 km. The road distance is 2734 km.

How do I travel from East London to Lilongwe without a car?

The best way to get from East London to Lilongwe without a car is to bus which takes 40h 41m and costs $130 - $160.

How long does it take to get from East London to Lilongwe?

It takes approximately 6h 15m to get from East London to Lilongwe, including transfers.

Where do I catch the East London to Lilongwe bus from?

East London to Lilongwe bus services, operated by Greyhound ZA, depart from East London Stn station.

Bus or fly from East London to Lilongwe?

The best way to get from East London to Lilongwe is to fly which takes 6h 15m and costs $480 - $1,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $160 and takes 40h 41m.

Where does the East London to Lilongwe bus arrive?

East London to Lilongwe bus services, operated by Greyhound ZA, arrive at Johannesburg station.

Can I drive from East London to Lilongwe?

Yes, the driving distance between East London to Lilongwe is 2734 km. It takes approximately 31h 25m to drive from East London to Lilongwe.

Where can I stay near Lilongwe?

There are 101+ hotels available in Lilongwe.

East London to Lilongwe - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from East London to Lilongwe by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, bus, train, or car train

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Fly
best
1. Fly from East London (ELS) to Kamuzu International Airport (LLW)plane ELS - LLW
6h 15m
$480–1,313
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from East London Stn to Johannesburgbus
2. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Lilongwebus
40h 41m
$134–155
Drive 2,734 km
1. Drive from East London to Lilongwecar 2,734 km
31h 25m
$480–694
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from East London to Pretoriabus
2. Take the train from Pretoria to Parktrain
3. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Blantyrebus
4. Take the bus from Blantyre to Lilongwebus
2d 1h
$169–285
Drive, car train
1. Drive from East London to Moltenocar
2. Take the car train from Molteno to Germistoncartrain
3. Drive from Germiston to Lilongwecar
37h 39m
$365–544

East London (ELS) to Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) flights

12Weekly Planes

6h 25mAverage Duration

$472Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,259.7 km
Duration: 6h 15m

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

Airlink, Safair, and two other airlines fly from East London (ELS) to Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from East London Stn to Lilongwe via Johannesburg in around 40h 41m.

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