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

The cheapest way to get from Gaborone to Lilongwe is to bus which costs $120 - $150 and takes 30h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gaborone to Lilongwe is to fly which takes 5h 53m and costs $500 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between Gaborone and Lilongwe?

No, there is no direct bus from Gaborone to Lilongwe. However, there are services departing from Gaborone and arriving at Lilongwe via Johannesburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 25m.

How far is it from Gaborone to Lilongwe?

The distance between Gaborone and Lilongwe is 1492 km. The road distance is 1738.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Gaborone to Lilongwe without a car is to bus which takes 30h 25m and costs $120 - $150.

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

It takes approximately 5h 53m to get from Gaborone to Lilongwe, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gaborone to Lilongwe bus from?

Gaborone to Lilongwe bus services, operated by AT and T Monnakgotla, depart from Gaborone station.

Bus or fly from Gaborone to Lilongwe?

The best way to get from Gaborone to Lilongwe is to fly which takes 5h 53m and costs $500 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $120 - $150 and takes 30h 25m.

Where does the Gaborone to Lilongwe bus arrive?

Gaborone to Lilongwe bus services, operated by AT and T Monnakgotla, arrive at Johannesburg station.

Can I drive from Gaborone to Lilongwe?

Yes, the driving distance between Gaborone to Lilongwe is 1739 km. It takes approximately 22h 2m to drive from Gaborone to Lilongwe.

Where can I stay near Lilongwe?

There are 100+ hotels available in Lilongwe.

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

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

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Gaborone (GBE) to Kamuzu International Airport (LLW)plane GBE - LLW
5h 53m
$518–596
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Gaborone to Johannesburgbus
2. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Lilongwebus
30h 25m
$122–146
Drive 1,738.6 km
1. Drive from Gaborone to Lilongwecar 1,738.6 km
22h 2m
$306–441
Bus via Blantyre
1. Take the bus from Gaborone to Johannesburgbus
2. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Blantyrebus
3. Take the bus from Blantyre to Lilongwebus
35h 15m
$151–265

Gaborone (GBE) to Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) flights

9Weekly Planes

6h 8mAverage Duration

$248Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,492 km
Duration: 5h 53m

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

Airlink, Ethiopian Airlines, and Air Botswana fly from Gaborone (GBE) to Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gaborone to Lilongwe via Johannesburg in around 30h 25m.

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