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How to get fromLilongwe to Dar es Salaamby plane, bus, shuttle, car, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Lilongwe to Dar es Salaam by plane, bus, shuttle, car, or train

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR)plane plane LLW - DAR
    3h 42m
    $282–566

  2. Drive 1,509.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lilongwe to Dar es Salaamcar car 1,509.1 km
    24h 9m
    $265–383

  3. Bus, Private Transfer

    1. Take the bus from Lilongwe to Songwebus bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Malawi border to Mbeyashuttle bus
    3. Take the bus from Mbeya to Ubungo Intl Bus Terminalbus bus
    27h 37m

  4. Bus, drive, train

    1. Take the bus from Lilongwe to Karongabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Karonga to Songwebus bus
    3. Drive from Songwe to Mbeyacar car
    4. Take the train from Mbeya to Dar es salaamtrain train
    33h 29m

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Lilongwe to Songwebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lubele Bus Stand to Magufuli Bus Terminalbus bus
    28h 57m

Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) flights

Calendar16Weekly Planes
Duration5h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$260Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,004.1 km
  • Duration: 3h 42m

What companies run services between Lilongwe, Malawi and Dar es Salaam, Tanzania?

Ethiopian Airlines, Kenya Airways, and two other airlines fly from Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lilongwe to Msimbazi Police via Songwe, Lubele Bus Stand, Magufuli Bus Terminal, and Kimara in around 28h 57m.

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