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

The cheapest way to get from Francistown to Lilongwe is to bus which costs $149 - $152 and takes 24h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Francistown to Lilongwe is to drive and fly which takes 9h 26m and costs $550 - $800.

Is there a direct bus between Francistown and Lilongwe?

No, there is no direct bus from Francistown to Lilongwe. However, there are services departing from Phillip Matante Dr and arriving at Lilongwe via RoadPort and Blantyre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 16m.

How far is it from Francistown to Lilongwe?

The distance between Francistown and Lilongwe is 1527 km. The road distance is 1304.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Francistown to Lilongwe without a car is to bus which takes 24h 16m and costs $149 - $152.

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

It takes approximately 24h 16m to get from Francistown to Lilongwe, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Francistown to Lilongwe bus from?

Francistown to Lilongwe bus services, operated by Lawa Holdings Pty Ltd, depart from Phillip Matante Dr station.

Bus or fly from Francistown to Lilongwe?

The best way to get from Francistown to Lilongwe is to bus which takes 24h 16m and costs $149 - $152. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $370 - $1,100 and takes 22h 30m.

Where does the Francistown to Lilongwe bus arrive?

Francistown to Lilongwe bus services, operated by Lawa Holdings Pty Ltd, arrive at RoadPort station.

Can I drive from Francistown to Lilongwe?

Yes, the driving distance between Francistown to Lilongwe is 1305 km. It takes approximately 17h 13m to drive from Francistown to Lilongwe.

Where can I stay near Lilongwe?

There are 100+ hotels available in Lilongwe.

Francistown to Lilongwe - 4 ways to travel via bus, car, and plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Francistown to Lilongwe by bus, car, or plane

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Phillip Matante Dr to RoadPortbus
2. Take the bus from RoadPort to Wenela Bus Stnbus
3. Take the bus from Blantyre to Lilongwebus
24h 16m
$150–151
Drive 1,304.7 km
1. Drive from Francistown to Lilongwecar 1,304.7 km
17h 13m
$229–331
Fly from Francistown Airport
1. Fly from Francistown Airport (FRW) to Kamuzu International Airport (LLW)plane FRW - LLW
22h 30m
$379–1,023
Drive to Bulawayo, fly
1. Drive from Francistown to Bulawayo (BUQ)car
2. Fly from Bulawayo (BUQ) to Kamuzu International Airport (LLW)plane BUQ - LLW
9h 26m
$595–765

Francistown Airport (FRW) to Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) flights

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23h 22mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,527.4 km
Duration: 24h 16m

What companies run services between Francistown, Botswana and Lilongwe, Malawi?

You can take a bus from Phillip Matante Dr to Lilongwe via RoadPort, Wenela Bus Stn, and Blantyre in around 24h 16m. Alternatively, Air Botswana, Airlink, and Ethiopian Airlines fly from Francistown Airport (FRW) to Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) 4 times a week.

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