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How to get fromLilongwe to Richards Bayby plane, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Lilongwe to Richards Bay by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Richards Bay

    best
    1. Fly from Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) to Richards Bay (RCB)plane plane LLW - RCB
    7h 23m
    R 5,191–15,235

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Lilongwe to Johannesburgbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Richards Baybus bus
    38h 53m
    R 2,040–2,425

  3. Drive  2,226.5 km

    1. Drive from Lilongwe to Richards Baycar car 2,226.5 km
    28h 58m
    R 6,480–9,360

  4. Fly to King Shaka International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR)plane plane LLW - DUR
    2. Take the bus from Durban to Richards Baybus bus
    11h
    R 7,546–10,230

  5. Fly to Pietermaritzburg, bus

    1. Fly from Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) to Pietermaritzburg (PZB)plane plane LLW - PZB
    2. Take the bus from Burger St to Durban Bus Stnbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Durban to Richards Baybus bus
    12h 7m
    R 6,911–19,910

  6. Bus via Blantyre

    1. Take the bus from Lilongwe to Blantyrebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Blantyre to Johannesburgbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Richards Baybus bus
    43h 45m
    R 2,558–20,443

Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) to Richards Bay (RCB) flights

Calendar6Weekly Planes
Duration7h 40mAverage Duration
TicketR 5,161Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,709.2 km
  • Duration: 7h 23m

What companies run services between Lilongwe, Malawi and Richards Bay, South Africa?

Ethiopian Airlines, South African Airways, and two other airlines fly from Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) to Richards Bay (RCB) 6 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lilongwe to Richards Bay via Johannesburg and Richards Bay in around 38h 53m.

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