There are 5 ways to get from Lilongwe to Katima Mulilo by bus, car, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Lilongwe to Blantyrebus
- Take the bus from Wenela Bus Stn to RoadPortbus
- Take the bus from RoadPort to Katima Mulilobus
36h 45m$197Drive 1,398.2 km
- Drive from Lilongwe to Katima Mulilocar 1,398.2 km
19h 38m$408–589Fly to Katima Mulilo Airport
- Fly from Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) to Katima Mulilo Airport (MPA)plane LLW - MPA
22h 16m$726–1,932Fly to Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport, bus
- Fly from Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) to Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport (LVI)plane LLW - LVI
- Take the bus from Livingstone to Katima Mulilobus
8h 41m$581–985Fly to Kasane, bus
- Fly from Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) to Kasane (BBK)plane LLW - BBK
- Take the bus from Kazungula to Katima Mulilobus
24h 34m$630–1,635
Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) to Katima Mulilo Airport (MPA) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lilongwe to Katima Mulilo is to bus which costs $198 and takes 36h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Lilongwe to Katima Mulilo is to fly and bus which takes 8h 41m and costs $550 - $1,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Lilongwe to Katima Mulilo. However, there are services departing from Lilongwe and arriving at Katima Mulilo via Wenela Bus Stn and RoadPort. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 45m.
The distance between Lilongwe and Katima Mulilo is 1813 km. The road distance is 1398.2 km.
The best way to get from Lilongwe to Katima Mulilo without a car is to bus which takes 36h 45m and costs $198.
It takes approximately 36h 45m to get from Lilongwe to Katima Mulilo, including transfers.
Lilongwe to Katima Mulilo bus services, operated by Sososo Coaches, depart from Lilongwe station.
The best way to get from Lilongwe to Katima Mulilo is to bus which takes 36h 45m and costs $198. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $700 - $2,000 and takes 22h 16m.
Lilongwe to Katima Mulilo bus services, operated by Sososo Coaches, arrive at Blantyre station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lilongwe to Katima Mulilo is 1398 km. It takes approximately 19h 38m to drive from Lilongwe to Katima Mulilo.
What companies run services between Lilongwe, Malawi and Katima Mulilo, Namibia?
You can take a bus from Lilongwe to Katima Mulilo via Blantyre, Wenela Bus Stn, and RoadPort in around 36h 45m. Alternatively, Airlink, Westair, and Ethiopian Airlines fly from Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) to Katima Mulilo Airport (MPA) 6 times a week.
- Website
- flyairlink.com
Flights from Kamuzu International Airport to Katima Mulilo Airport via Johannesburg, Windhoek
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 40m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $750–2,000
Flights from Kamuzu International Airport to Katima Mulilo Airport via Johannesburg, Maun
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 5m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $600–2,200
Flights from Kamuzu International Airport to Kasane via Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $500–1,900
- Website
- ethiopianairlines.com
Flights from Kamuzu International Airport to Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport via Lusaka
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $550–950
- Website
- proflight-zambia.com
Flights from Kamuzu International Airport to Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport via Lusaka
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $550–950
- Phone
- +(265)994 193 745
- Website
- sososocoaches.com
Bus from Lilongwe to Blantyre
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $44
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
Bus from Wenela Bus Stn to RoadPort
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $87
- Phone
- +263 77 480 2748
- Website
- Timboon Coaches
Bus from RoadPort to Katima Mulilo
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 29m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $67
- Website
- Timboon Coaches
- Phone
- +260 961806060
- [email protected]
- Website
- Unlimited Gifts Limited
Bus from Livingstone to Katima Mulilo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $15
- Website
- Unlimited Gifts Limited
Bus from Kazungula to Katima Mulilo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $10
- Website
- Unlimited Gifts Limited
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