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How to get fromJohannesburg to Mzimbaby plane, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Johannesburg to Mzimba by plane, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Fly to Kamuzu International Airport, bus, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Kamuzu International Airport (LLW)plane plane JNB - LLW
    2. Take the bus from Lilongwe to Mzuzubus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Mzuzu to Mzimbataxi taxi
    10h 29m
    $395–679

  2. Bus, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Lilongwebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lilongwe to Mzuzubus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Mzuzu to Mzimbataxi taxi
    32h 27m
    $192–198

  3. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Lusakabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lusaka to Lundazibus bus
    3. Drive from Lundazi to Mzimbacar car
    31h 49m

  4. Drive 2,055 km

    1. Drive from Johannesburg to Mzimbacar car 2,055 km
    25h 9m
    $361–521

  5. Fly to Mfuwe Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Mfuwe Airport (MFU)plane plane JNB - MFU
    2. Drive from Mfuwe Airport (MFU) to Mzimbacar car
    10h 58m
    $303–718

  6. Fly to Chileka International Airport, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Chileka International Airport (BLZ)plane plane JNB - BLZ
    2. Take the bus from Petroda Clock Tower to Mzuzu Dry Cleanersbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Mzuzu to Mzimbataxi taxi
    14h 10m
    $477–739

  7. Bus, taxi via Blantyre

    1. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Blantyrebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Blantyre to Lilongwebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Lilongwe to Mzuzubus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Mzuzu to Mzimbataxi taxi
    37h 11m
    $223–316

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: 1,987 km
  • Duration: 10h 29m

What companies run services between Johannesburg, South Africa and Mzimba, Malawi?

There is no direct connection from Johannesburg to Mzimba. However, you can take the taxi to Johannesburg-Airport-JNB airport, fly to Kamuzu International Airport (LLW), take the taxi to Lilongwe, take the bus to Mzuzu, then take the taxi to Mzimba. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Johannesburg to Mzimba via Lusaka and Lundazi in around 31h 49m.

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