There are 4 ways to get from Lilongwe to Maun by plane, bus, or car
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 Maun Airport (MUB)plane LLW - MUB
20h 8m$506–1,308Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Lilongwe to Johannesburgbus
- Take the bus from Johannesburg to Gaboronebus
- Take the bus from Gaborone to Maunbus
41h 25m$198–222Drive 1,724.1 km
- Drive from Lilongwe to Mauncar 1,724.1 km
22h 45m$303–438Bus via Blantyre
- Take the bus from Lilongwe to Blantyrebus
- Take the bus from Blantyre to Johannesburgbus
- Take the bus from Johannesburg to Gaboronebus
- Take the bus from Gaborone to Maunbus
2d$236–1,351
Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) to Maun Airport (MUB) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lilongwe to Maun is to bus which costs $190 - $230 and takes 41h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Lilongwe to Maun is to fly which takes 20h 8m and costs $500 - $1,400.
No, there is no direct bus from Lilongwe to Maun. However, there are services departing from Lilongwe and arriving at Maun via Johannesburg and Gaborone. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41h 25m.
The distance between Lilongwe and Maun is 1324 km. The road distance is 1724.1 km.
The best way to get from Lilongwe to Maun without a car is to bus which takes 41h 25m and costs $190 - $230.
It takes approximately 20h 8m to get from Lilongwe to Maun, including transfers.
Lilongwe to Maun bus services, operated by Munorurama, depart from Lilongwe station.
The best way to get from Lilongwe to Maun is to fly which takes 20h 8m and costs $500 - $1,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $190 - $230 and takes 41h 25m.
Lilongwe to Maun bus services, operated by Munorurama, arrive at Johannesburg station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lilongwe to Maun is 1724 km. It takes approximately 22h 45m to drive from Lilongwe to Maun.
What companies run services between Lilongwe, Malawi and Maun, Botswana?
Airlink and Ethiopian Airlines fly from Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) to Maun Airport (MUB) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lilongwe to Maun via Johannesburg and Gaborone in around 41h 25m.
- Website
- flyairlink.com
Flights from Kamuzu International Airport to Maun Airport via Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 10m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $450–1,600
- Phone
- 011 403 0859
- [email protected]
- Website
- munorurama.com
Bus from Lilongwe to Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 25h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $103
- Schedules at
- munorurama.com
- Phone
- +267 72 111 250
- Website
- monnakgotla.co.bw
Bus from Johannesburg to Gaborone
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $29–32
- Schedules at
- monnakgotla.co.bw
Bus from Gaborone to Maun
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80
- Schedules at
- monnakgotla.co.bw
Bus from Gaborone to Maun
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80
- Schedules at
- monnakgotla.co.bw
- Phone
- +27 (0)21 380 4400
- [email protected]
- Website
- Intercape
Bus from Johannesburg to Gaborone
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–38
- Website
- Intercape
- Saver
- $38
- Flexi
- $34
- Full Flexi
- $31
- 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
- Phone
- +265 982 848 428
- [email protected]
- Website
- ulemubuses.com
Bus from Blantyre to Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 24h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $90–1,200
- Schedules at
- ulemubuses.com
- Phone
- +264 81 447 7230
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mushima Tours
Bus from Johannesburg to Gaborone
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 23m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $23–28
- Website
- Mushima Tours
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including How to plan an amazing trip around Scandinavia, Want to know more about Flixbus?, and How do I get from Sydney to Melbourne - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Booking & Getting There
There are 75+ hotels available in Maun.