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How to get fromLilongwe to Mwanzaby plane, bus, car, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Lilongwe to Mwanza by plane, bus, car, or train

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) to Mwanza Airport (MWZ)plane plane LLW - MWZ
    6h 2m
    $340–963

  2. Drive 1,580.3 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lilongwe to Mwanzacar car 1,580.3 km
    30h 57m
    $278–401

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Lilongwe to Songwebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lubele Bus Stand to Magufuli Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Magufuli Bus Terminal to Central Bus Stationbus bus
    47h 59m

  4. Bus, drive, train

    1. Take the bus from Lilongwe to Karongabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Karonga to Songwebus bus
    3. Drive from Songwe to Mbeyacar car
    4. Take the train from Mbeya to Dar es salaamtrain train
    5. Take the train from Dar es Salaam to Mwanzatrain train
    3d

Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) to Mwanza Airport (MWZ) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration8h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$336Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,298.6 km
  • Duration: 6h 2m

What companies run services between Lilongwe, Malawi and Mwanza, Tanzania?

Ethiopian Airlines, Air Tanzania, and three other airlines fly from Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) to Mwanza Airport (MWZ) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lilongwe to Central Bus Station via Songwe, Lubele Bus Stand, and Magufuli Bus Terminal in around 47h 59m.

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