What is the cheapest way to get from Lilongwe to Pemba?

The cheapest way to get from Lilongwe to Pemba is to drive which costs $170 - $260 and takes 16h 48m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lilongwe to Pemba?

The fastest way to get from Lilongwe to Pemba is to fly which takes 4h 53m and costs $380 - $1,200.

Is there a direct bus between Lilongwe and Pemba?

No, there is no direct bus from Lilongwe to Pemba. However, there are services departing from Lilongwe and arriving at Pemba via Johannesburg and Maputo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 13h.

How far is it from Lilongwe to Pemba?

The distance between Lilongwe and Pemba is 1039 km. The road distance is 1003.7 km.

How do I travel from Lilongwe to Pemba without a car?

The best way to get from Lilongwe to Pemba without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 13h and costs $240 - $370.

How long does it take to get from Lilongwe to Pemba?

It takes approximately 7h 44m to get from Lilongwe to Pemba, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lilongwe to Pemba bus from?

Lilongwe to Pemba bus services, operated by Munorurama, depart from Lilongwe station.

Bus or fly from Lilongwe to Pemba?

The best way to get from Lilongwe to Pemba is to bus which takes 2 days 13h and costs $240 - $370. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $380 - $1,200 and takes 4h 53m.

Where does the Lilongwe to Pemba bus arrive?

Lilongwe to Pemba bus services, operated by Munorurama, arrive at Johannesburg station.

Can I drive from Lilongwe to Pemba?

Yes, the driving distance between Lilongwe to Pemba is 1004 km. It takes approximately 16h 48m to drive from Lilongwe to Pemba.

Where can I stay near Pemba?

There are 10+ hotels available in Pemba.

Lilongwe to Pemba - 5 ways to travel via plane, car, and bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Lilongwe to Pemba by plane, car, or bus

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Fly to Nampula, drive
best
1. Fly from Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) to Nampula (APL)plane LLW - APL
2. Drive from Nampula (APL) to Pembacar
7h 44m
$331–1,033
Drive 1,003.7 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Lilongwe to Pembacar 1,003.7 km
16h 48m
$177–255
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lilongwe to Johannesburgbus
2. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Maputobus
3. Take the bus from Maputo to Pembabus
2d 13h
$240–364
Fly to Pemba Airport
1. Fly from Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) to Pemba Airport (POL)plane LLW - POL
4h 53m
$386–1,108
Bus via Blantyre
1. Take the bus from Lilongwe to Blantyrebus
2. Take the bus from Blantyre to Johannesburgbus
3. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Maputobus
4. Take the bus from Maputo to Pembabus
2d 18h
$268–492

Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) to Nampula (APL) flights

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1h 10mAverage Duration

$286Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,039.5 km
Duration: 7h 44m

What companies run services between Lilongwe, Malawi and Pemba, Mozambique?

You can take a bus from Lilongwe to Pemba via Johannesburg, Maputo, and Maputo in around 2d 13h. Alternatively, Kenya Airways and Linhas Aéreas de Moçambique fly from Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) to Pemba Airport (POL) once a week.

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