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How to get fromLilongwe to Lusakaby plane, bus, car, or shuttle

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There are 4 ways to get from Lilongwe to Lusaka by plane, bus, car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) to Lusaka (LUN)plane plane LLW - LUN
    2h 3m
    $326–698

  2. Drive 716 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lilongwe to Lusakacar car 716 km
    10h 17m
    $126–182

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Lilongwe to Blantyrebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Wenela Bus Stn to RoadPortbus bus
    3. Take the bus from RoadPort to Intercity Bus Terminusbus bus
    23h 42m
    $153–155

  4. Bus, Private Transfer

    1. Take the bus from Lilongwe to Songwebus bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Malawi border to Tundumashuttle bus
    3. Take the bus from Nakonde to Lusakabus bus
    26h 38m

Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) to Lusaka (LUN) flights

Calendar4Weekly Planes
Duration1h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$303Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 647.3 km
  • Duration: 2h 3m

What companies run services between Lilongwe, Malawi and Lusaka, Zambia?

Ethiopian Airlines flies from Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) to Lusaka (LUN) 4 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lilongwe to Intercity Bus Terminus via Blantyre, Wenela Bus Stn, and RoadPort in around 23h 42m.

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