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How to get fromJohannesburg to Karongaby plane, bus, car, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Johannesburg to Karonga by plane, bus, car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly to Kamuzu International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Kamuzu International Airport (LLW)plane plane JNB - LLW
    2. Take the bus from Lilongwe to Karongabus bus
    11h 33m
    $391–667

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Lilongwebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lilongwe to Karongabus bus
    33h 32m
    $186

  3. Drive 2,339.7 km

    1. Drive from Johannesburg to Karongacar car 2,339.7 km
    29h 25m
    $411–594

  4. Fly to Mbeya Airport, Private Transfer , bus

    1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Mbeya Airport (MBI)plane plane JNB - MBI
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Mbeya Airport to Malawi bordershuttle bus
    3. Take the bus from Songwe to Karongabus bus
    14h 39m

  5. Bus, Private Transfer

    1. Take the bus from Park Station to Intercity Bus Terminusbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Intercity Bus Terminus to Mbeyabus bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Mbeya to Malawi bordershuttle bus
    4. Take the bus from Songwe to Karongabus bus
    47h 47m

Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) flights

Calendar16Weekly Planes
Duration3h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$250Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 2,117.9 km
  • Duration: 11h 33m

What companies run services between Johannesburg, South Africa and Karonga, Northern Region, Malawi?

You can take a bus from Johannesburg to Karonga via Lilongwe in around 33h 32m.

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