There are 5 ways to get from Lilongwe to Livingstone by plane, bus, car, or 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
best- Fly from Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) to Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport (LVI)plane LLW - LVI
3h 41m$565–970Bus via Harare
cheapest- Take the bus from Lilongwe to Blantyrebus
- Take the bus from Wenela Bus Stn to RoadPortbus
- Take the bus from Harare to Victoria Fallsbus
33h 1m$161–180Bus
- Take the bus from Lilongwe to Blantyrebus
- Take the bus from Wenela Bus Stn to RoadPortbus
- Take the bus from RoadPort to Victoria Falls Bus Stnbus
32h 10m$185–187Drive 1,191.2 km
- Drive from Lilongwe to Livingstonecar 1,191.2 km
16h 54m$348–502Bus, train
- Take the bus from Lilongwe to Blantyrebus
- Take the bus from Wenela Bus Stn to RoadPortbus
- Take the bus from Harare to Bulawayobus
- Take the train from Bulawayo to Victoria Fallstrain
38h 40m$164–188
Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) to Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport (LVI) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lilongwe to Livingstone is to bus via Harare which costs $160 - $180 and takes 33h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Lilongwe to Livingstone is to fly which takes 3h 41m and costs $550 - $1,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Lilongwe to Livingstone. However, there are services departing from Lilongwe and arriving at Victoria Falls Bus Stn via Wenela Bus Stn and RoadPort. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 10m.
The distance between Lilongwe and Livingstone is 993 km. The road distance is 1191.2 km.
It takes approximately 3h 41m to get from Lilongwe to Livingstone, including transfers.
Lilongwe to Livingstone bus services, operated by Sososo Coaches, depart from Lilongwe station.
The best way to get from Lilongwe to Livingstone is to fly which takes 3h 41m and costs $550 - $1,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $185 - $188 and takes 32h 10m.
Lilongwe to Livingstone bus services, operated by Sososo Coaches, arrive at Blantyre station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lilongwe to Livingstone is 1191 km. It takes approximately 16h 54m to drive from Lilongwe to Livingstone.
There are 261+ hotels available in Livingstone.
What companies run services between Lilongwe, Malawi and Livingstone, Zambia?
Ethiopian Airlines, Zambia Airways, and Proflight Zambia fly from Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) to Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport (LVI) 6 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lilongwe to Livingstone via Blantyre, Wenela Bus Stn, RoadPort, and Victoria Falls Bus Stn in around 32h 10m.
- Website
- ethiopianairlines.com
Flights from Kamuzu International Airport to Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport via Lusaka
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- 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
- +263-029-2363521
- [email protected]
- Website
- nrz.co.zw
Train from Bulawayo to Victoria Falls
- Ave. Duration
- 15h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $9
- Schedules at
- nrz.co.zw
- Economy Class Seat
- $9
- 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 Lilongwe to Blantyre
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $44
- Schedules at
- facebook.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
Bus from Wenela Bus Stn to RoadPort
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $87
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 Victoria Falls Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 38m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $52
- Website
- Timboon Coaches
- Phone
- +263-775205200
- [email protected]
- Website
- Extracity Luxury
Bus from Harare to Victoria Falls
- Ave. Duration
- 16h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $28–45
- Website
- Extracity Luxury
- Phone
- +263 71 3800001
- [email protected]
- Website
- bravotours.co.zw
Bus from Harare to Bulawayo
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Schedules at
- bravotours.co.zw
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