What is the cheapest way to get from Kigali to Malawi?

The cheapest way to get from Kigali to Malawi is to bus which costs $210 - $270 and takes 3 days 9h.

What is the fastest way to get from Kigali to Malawi?

The fastest way to get from Kigali to Malawi is to fly which takes 7h 48m and costs $550 - $750.

Is there a direct bus between Kigali and Malawi?

No, there is no direct bus from Kigali to Malawi. However, there are services departing from Nyabugogo Bus Stn and arriving at Wenela Bus Stn via Numak Complex, Kampala, Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal and RoadPort. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 9h.

How far is it from Kigali to Malawi?

The distance between Kigali and Malawi is 1409 km.

How do I travel from Kigali to Malawi without a car?

The best way to get from Kigali to Malawi without a car is to bus which takes 3 days 9h and costs $210 - $270.

How long does it take to get from Kigali to Malawi?

It takes approximately 7h 48m to get from Kigali to Malawi, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kigali to Malawi bus from?

Kigali to Malawi bus services, operated by Trinity Express, depart from Nyabugogo Bus Stn station.

Bus or fly from Kigali to Malawi?

The best way to get from Kigali to Malawi is to fly which takes 7h 48m and costs $550 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $210 - $270 and takes 3 days 9h.

Where does the Kigali to Malawi bus arrive?

Kigali to Malawi bus services, operated by Trinity Express, arrive at Trinity Bus Terminal station.

Where can I stay near Malawi?

There are 35+ hotels available in Malawi.

Kigali to Malawi - 5 ways to travel via plane, car, and bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Kigali to Malawi by plane, car, or bus

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Fly to Kamuzu International Airport
best
1. Fly from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Kamuzu International Airport (LLW)plane KGL - LLW
7h 48m
$557–709
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nyabugogo Bus Stn to Trinity Bus Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from Kampala to Ubungo Intl Bus Terminalbus
3. Take the bus from Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal to RoadPortbus
4. Take the bus from RoadPort to Wenela Bus Stnbus
3d 9h
$216–269
Drive, bus
1. Drive from Kigali to Kabalecar
2. Take the bus from Kabale to Mbararabus
3. Drive from Mbarara to Mutukulacar
4. Take the bus from Mutukula to Bukobabus
5. Take the bus from Bukoba Bus Terminal to Magufuli Bus Terminalbus
6. Take the bus from Magufuli Bus Terminal to Lubele Bus Standbus
7. Drive from Lubele Bus Stand to Karongacar
8. Take the bus from Karonga to Mzuzubus
9. Take the bus from Mzuzu Dry Cleaners to Petroda Clock Towerbus
2d 15h
Fly to Chileka International Airport
1. Fly from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Chileka International Airport (BLZ)plane KGL - BLZ
10h 21m
$354–1,105
Bus via Dar es Salaam
1. Take the bus from Nyabugogo Bus Stn to Trinity Bus Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from Kampala to Dar es Salaambus
3. Take the bus from Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal to RoadPortbus
4. Take the bus from RoadPort to Wenela Bus Stnbus
3d 13h
$226–304

Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) flights

9Weekly Planes

5h 46mAverage Duration

$288Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,409.1 km
Duration: 7h 48m

What companies run services between Kigali, Rwanda and Malawi?

Kenya Airways, Egyptair, and two other airlines fly from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nyabugogo Bus Stn to Wenela Bus Stn via Trinity Bus Terminal, Numak Complex, Kisenyi Taxi Park, Kampala, Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal, and RoadPort in around 3d 9h.

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