What is the cheapest way to get from Lilongwe to Bloemfontein?

The cheapest way to get from Lilongwe to Bloemfontein is to bus which costs R 1 900 - R 2 400 and takes 31h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lilongwe to Bloemfontein?

The fastest way to get from Lilongwe to Bloemfontein is to fly which takes 6h 36m and costs R 5 000 - R 16 000.

Is there a direct bus between Lilongwe and Bloemfontein?

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.

How far is it from Lilongwe to Bloemfontein?

The distance between Lilongwe and Bloemfontein is 2039 km. The road distance is 2183.2 km.

How do I travel from Lilongwe to Bloemfontein without a car?

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.

How long does it take to get from Lilongwe to Bloemfontein?

It takes approximately 17h 9m to get from Lilongwe to Bloemfontein, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lilongwe to Bloemfontein bus from?

Lilongwe to Bloemfontein bus services, operated by Munorurama, depart from Lilongwe station.

Bus or fly from Lilongwe to Bloemfontein?

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.

Where does the Lilongwe to Bloemfontein bus arrive?

Lilongwe to Bloemfontein bus services, operated by Munorurama, arrive at Johannesburg station.

Can I drive from Lilongwe to Bloemfontein?

Yes, the driving distance between Lilongwe to Bloemfontein is 2183 km. It takes approximately 24h 55m to drive from Lilongwe to Bloemfontein.

Where can I stay near Bloemfontein?

There are 499+ hotels available in Bloemfontein.

Lilongwe to Bloemfontein - 6 ways to travel via plane, car, bus, and car train

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There are 6 ways to get from Lilongwe to Bloemfontein by plane, car, bus (Greyhound), bus, or car train

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Fly to Maseru, drive
best
1. Fly from Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) to Maseru (MSU)plane LLW - MSU
2. Drive from Maseru (MSU) to Bloemfonteincar
17h 9m
R 5,965–15,674
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lilongwe to Johannesburgbus
2. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Bloemfonteinbus
31h 20m
R 1,940–2,350
Drive 2,183.2 km
1. Drive from Lilongwe to Bloemfonteincar 2,183.2 km
24h 55m
R 6,318–9,126
Fly to Bram Fischer International Airport
1. Fly from Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) to Bram Fischer International Airport (BFN)plane LLW - BFN
6h 36m
R 5,215–15,254
Bus via Blantyre
1. Take the bus from Lilongwe to Blantyrebus
2. Take the bus from Blantyre to Johannesburgbus
3. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Bloemfonteinbus
36h 49m
R 2,572–20,202
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Lilongwe to Sasolburgcar
2. Take the cartrain from Sasolburg to Bloemfonteincartrain 74013
26h 52m
R 5,585–8,012

Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) to Maseru (MSU) flights

22Weekly Planes

17h 40mAverage Duration

R 5,262Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,039.3 km
Duration: 17h 9m

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.

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