There are 4 ways to get from Lilongwe to Nampula 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 Nampula (APL)plane LLW - APL
1h 33m$296–1,108Drive 739 km
cheapest- Drive from Lilongwe to Nampulacar 739 km
12h 22m$130–188Bus
- Take the bus from Lilongwe to Johannesburgbus
- Take the bus from Johannesburg to Maputobus
- Take the bus from Maputo to Nampulabus
2d 10h$211–309Bus via Blantyre
- Take the bus from Lilongwe to Blantyrebus
- Take the bus from Blantyre to Johannesburgbus
- Take the bus from Johannesburg to Maputobus
- Take the bus from Maputo to Nampulabus
2d 15h$242–440
Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) to Nampula (APL) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lilongwe to Nampula is to drive which costs $130 - $190 and takes 12h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Lilongwe to Nampula is to fly which takes 1h 33m and costs $290 - $1,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Lilongwe to Nampula. However, there are services departing from Lilongwe and arriving at Nampula via Johannesburg and Maputo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 10h.
The distance between Lilongwe and Nampula is 636 km. The road distance is 739 km.
The best way to get from Lilongwe to Nampula without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 10h and costs $210 - $310.
It takes approximately 1h 33m to get from Lilongwe to Nampula, including transfers.
Lilongwe to Nampula bus services, operated by Munorurama, depart from Lilongwe station.
The best way to get from Lilongwe to Nampula is to fly which takes 1h 33m and costs $290 - $1,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $210 - $310 and takes 2 days 10h.
Lilongwe to Nampula bus services, operated by Munorurama, arrive at Johannesburg station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lilongwe to Nampula is 739 km. It takes approximately 12h 22m to drive from Lilongwe to Nampula.
What companies run services between Lilongwe, Malawi and Nampula, Mozambique?
Kenya Airways flies from Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) to Nampula (APL) 5 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lilongwe to Nampula via Johannesburg, Maputo, and Maputo in around 2d 10h.
- Website
- kenya-airways.com
Flights from Kamuzu International Airport to Nampula
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $280–850
- 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
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