There are 6 ways to get from Lilongwe to Bloemfontein by plane, car, bus (Greyhound), bus, or car train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Maseru, drive
best- Fly from Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) to Maseru (MSU)plane LLW - MSU
- Drive from Maseru (MSU) to Bloemfonteincar
17h 9mR 5,965–15,674Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Lilongwe to Johannesburgbus
- Take the bus from Johannesburg to Bloemfonteinbus
31h 20mR 1,940–2,350Drive 2,183.2 km
- Drive from Lilongwe to Bloemfonteincar 2,183.2 km
24h 55mR 6,318–9,126Fly to Bram Fischer International Airport
- Fly from Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) to Bram Fischer International Airport (BFN)plane LLW - BFN
6h 36mR 5,215–15,254Bus via Blantyre
- Take the bus from Lilongwe to Blantyrebus
- Take the bus from Blantyre to Johannesburgbus
- Take the bus from Johannesburg to Bloemfonteinbus
36h 49mR 2,572–20,202Drive, car train
- Drive from Lilongwe to Sasolburgcar
- Take the cartrain from Sasolburg to Bloemfonteincartrain 74013
26h 52mR 5,585–8,012
Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) to Maseru (MSU) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lilongwe to Bloemfontein is to bus which costs R 1 900 - R 2 400 and takes 31h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Lilongwe to Bloemfontein is to fly which takes 6h 36m and costs R 5 000 - R 16 000.
No, there is no direct bus from Lilongwe to Bloemfontein. However, there are services departing from Lilongwe and arriving at Bloemfontein via Johannesburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 20m.
The distance between Lilongwe and Bloemfontein is 2039 km. The road distance is 2183.2 km.
The best way to get from Lilongwe to Bloemfontein without a car is to bus which takes 31h 20m and costs R 1 900 - R 2 400.
It takes approximately 17h 9m to get from Lilongwe to Bloemfontein, including transfers.
Lilongwe to Bloemfontein bus services, operated by Munorurama, depart from Lilongwe station.
The best way to get from Lilongwe to Bloemfontein is to bus which takes 31h 20m and costs R 1 900 - R 2 400. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs R 5 000 - R 16 000 and takes 6h 36m.
Lilongwe to Bloemfontein bus services, operated by Munorurama, arrive at Johannesburg station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lilongwe to Bloemfontein is 2183 km. It takes approximately 24h 55m to drive from Lilongwe to Bloemfontein.
What companies run services between Lilongwe, Malawi and Bloemfontein, South Africa?
You can take a bus from Lilongwe to Bloemfontein via Johannesburg in around 31h 20m. Alternatively, Ethiopian Airlines, South African Airways, and two other airlines fly from Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) to Bram Fischer International Airport (BFN) once daily.
- Website
- flyairlink.com
Flights from Kamuzu International Airport to Maseru via Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R 5,000–19,000
Flights from Kamuzu International Airport to Bram Fischer International Airport via Harare, Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- When
- Monday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- R 6,500–18,000
- Website
- flysaa.com
Flights from Kamuzu International Airport to Bram Fischer International Airport via Harare, Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Monday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- R 5,000–15,000
- Phone
- 011 012 0231
- [email protected]
- Website
- res.prasa.com
Car train from Sasolburg to Bloemfontein
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- R 170–190
- Schedules at
- res.prasa.com
- Phone
- 011 403 0859
- [email protected]
- Website
- munorurama.com
Bus from Lilongwe to Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 25h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- R 1,700
- Schedules at
- munorurama.com
- Phone
- 010 822 9000
- [email protected]
- Website
- eagleliner.co.za
Bus from Johannesburg to Bloemfontein
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- R 300–400
- Schedules at
- eagleliner.co.za
- Single
- R 330–360
- Phone
- +27 11 611 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.co.za
Bus from Johannesburg to Bloemfontein
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- R 500–650
- Schedules at
- greyhound.co.za
- Phone
- +27 11 774 3333
- Website
- City to City
Bus from Johannesburg to Bloemfontein
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- R 240–280
- Website
- City to City
- Phone
- +(265)994 193 745
- Website
- sososocoaches.com
Bus from Lilongwe to Blantyre
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- R 712
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
- Phone
- +265 982 848 428
- [email protected]
- Website
- ulemubuses.com
Bus from Blantyre to Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 24h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- R 1,500–19,000
- Schedules at
- ulemubuses.com
- Phone
- +27 11 672 9807
- [email protected]
- Website
- Vilamora Tours & Travel
Bus from Johannesburg to Bloemfontein
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- R 360–490
- Website
- Vilamora Tours & Travel
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