There are 3 ways to get from Harare to Lilongwe by plane, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport (HRE) to Kamuzu International Airport (LLW)plane HRE - LLW
1h 46m$317–633Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from RoadPort to Wenela Bus Stnbus
- Take the bus from Blantyre to Lilongwebus
15h 16m$130Drive 671.2 km
- Drive from Harare to Lilongwecar 671.2 km
10h 29m$196–283
Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport (HRE) to Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Harare to Lilongwe is to bus which costs $131 and takes 15h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Harare to Lilongwe is to fly which takes 1h 46m and costs $310 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Harare to Lilongwe. However, there are services departing from RoadPort and arriving at Lilongwe via Blantyre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 16m.
The distance between Harare and Lilongwe is 581 km. The road distance is 671.2 km.
The best way to get from Harare to Lilongwe without a car is to bus which takes 15h 16m and costs $131.
It takes approximately 1h 46m to get from Harare to Lilongwe, including transfers.
Harare to Lilongwe bus services, operated by Trip Trans, depart from RoadPort station.
The best way to get from Harare to Lilongwe is to fly which takes 1h 46m and costs $310 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $131 and takes 15h 16m.
Harare to Lilongwe bus services, operated by Trip Trans, arrive at Wenela Bus Stn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Harare to Lilongwe is 671 km. It takes approximately 10h 29m to drive from Harare to Lilongwe.
What companies run services between Harare, Zimbabwe and Lilongwe, Malawi?
Ethiopian Airlines flies from Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport (HRE) to Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) 4 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from RoadPort to Lilongwe via Wenela Bus Stn and Blantyre in around 15h 16m.
- Website
- ethiopianairlines.com
Flights from Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport to Kamuzu International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $300–550
Bus from RoadPort to Wenela Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $87
- Phone
- +(265)994 193 745
- Website
- sososocoaches.com
Bus from Blantyre to Lilongwe
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $44
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
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