What is the cheapest way to get from Lilongwe to East London?

The cheapest way to get from Lilongwe to East London is to bus which costs R 2 100 - R 2 500 and takes 40h 41m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lilongwe to East London?

The fastest way to get from Lilongwe to East London is to fly which takes 5h 28m and costs R 6 500 - R 19 000.

Is there a direct bus between Lilongwe and East London?

No, there is no direct bus from Lilongwe to East London. However, there are services departing from Lilongwe and arriving at East London Stn via Johannesburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h 41m.

How far is it from Lilongwe to East London?

The distance between Lilongwe and East London is 2259 km. The road distance is 2737 km.

How do I travel from Lilongwe to East London without a car?

The best way to get from Lilongwe to East London without a car is to bus which takes 40h 41m and costs R 2 100 - R 2 500.

How long does it take to get from Lilongwe to East London?

It takes approximately 5h 28m to get from Lilongwe to East London, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lilongwe to East London bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Lilongwe to East London?

The best way to get from Lilongwe to East London is to fly which takes 5h 28m and costs R 6 500 - R 19 000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs R 2 100 - R 2 500 and takes 40h 41m.

Where does the Lilongwe to East London bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lilongwe to East London?

Yes, the driving distance between Lilongwe to East London is 2737 km. It takes approximately 31h 20m to drive from Lilongwe to East London.

Where can I stay near East London?

There are 524+ hotels available in East London.

Lilongwe to East London - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Lilongwe to East London by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, bus, train, or car train

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) to East London (ELS)plane LLW - ELS
5h 28m
R 6,668–18,202
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lilongwe to Johannesburgbus
2. Take the bus from Johannesburg to East London Stnbus
40h 41m
R 2,150–2,500
Drive 2,737 km
1. Drive from Lilongwe to East Londoncar 2,737 km
31h 20m
R 7,767–11,219
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Lilongwe to Blantyrebus
2. Take the bus from Blantyre to Johannesburgbus
3. Take the train from Park to Pretoriatrain
4. Take the bus from Pretoria to East Londonbus
2d 1h
R 2,775–4,700
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Lilongwe to Germistoncar
2. Take the car train from Germiston to Moltenocartrain
3. Drive from Molteno to East Londoncar
37h 31m
R 5,981–8,719

Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) to East London (ELS) flights

10Weekly Planes

5h 21mAverage Duration

R 6,513Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,259.1 km
Duration: 5h 28m

What companies run services between Lilongwe, Malawi and East London, South Africa?

Airlink, Ethiopian Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) to East London (ELS) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lilongwe to East London Stn via Johannesburg in around 40h 41m.

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