There are 5 ways to get from Lilongwe to Maun by plane, bus, or car
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Fly from Kamuzu International Airport
best- Fly from Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) to Maun Airport (MUB)plane LLW - MUB
22h 58m$476–1,308Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Lilongwe to Johannesburgbus
- Take the bus from Johannesburg to Gaboronebus
- Take the bus from Gaborone to Maunbus
41h 25m$195–219Drive 1,724.1 km
- Drive from Lilongwe to Mauncar 1,724.1 km
22h 45m$303–438Drive to Mfuwe Airport, fly
- Drive from Lilongwe to Mfuwe Airport (MFU)car
- Fly from Mfuwe Airport (MFU) to Maun Airport (MUB)plane MFU - MUB
21h 36m$594–1,164Bus 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$230–335
Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) to Maun Airport (MUB) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lilongwe to Maun is to bus which costs $190 - $220 and takes 41h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Lilongwe to Maun is to drive and fly which takes 21h 36m and costs $550 - $1,200.
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 - $220.
It takes approximately 22h 58m 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 22h 58m and costs $470 - $1,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $190 - $220 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 Air Botswana fly from Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) to Maun Airport (MUB) twice 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
- 23h 10m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $470–1,300
- Phone
- 011 403 0859
- [email protected]
- Website
- munorurama.com
Bus from Lilongwe to Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 25h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $105
- Schedules at
- munorurama.com
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