There are 4 ways to get from Lilongwe to Mzuzu by plane, bus, car, or taxi
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Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) to Mzuzu Airport (ZZU) flights
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The cheapest way to get from Lilongwe to Mzuzu is to bus which costs $64 and takes 4h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Lilongwe to Mzuzu is to fly which takes 1h 26m and costs $55 - $390.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lilongwe and arriving at Mzuzu. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 42m.
The distance between Lilongwe and Mzuzu is 289 km. The road distance is 353.9 km.
The best way to get from Lilongwe to Mzuzu without a car is to bus which takes 4h 42m and costs $64.
It takes approximately 1h 26m to get from Lilongwe to Mzuzu, including transfers.
Lilongwe to Mzuzu bus services, operated by Sososo Coaches, depart from Lilongwe station.
The best way to get from Lilongwe to Mzuzu is to fly which takes 1h 26m and costs $55 - $390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $64 and takes 4h 42m.
Lilongwe to Mzuzu bus services, operated by Sososo Coaches, arrive at Mzuzu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lilongwe to Mzuzu is 354 km. It takes approximately 5h 4m to drive from Lilongwe to Mzuzu.
What companies run services between Lilongwe, Malawi and Mzuzu, Malawi?
Nyasa Express flies from Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) to Mzuzu Airport (ZZU) once daily. Alternatively, Sososo Coaches operates a bus from Lilongwe to Mzuzu once daily. Tickets cost $64 and the journey takes 4h 42m.
- Website
- nyasaexpress.com
Flights from Kamuzu International Airport to Mzuzu Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–380
- Phone
- +(265)994 193 745
- Website
- sososocoaches.com
Bus from Lilongwe to Mzuzu
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $64
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- Estimated price
- $85–110
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