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How to get fromLilongwe to Songwe Riverby bus, shuttle, unknown, or plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Lilongwe to Songwe River by bus, shuttle, unknown, or plane

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  1. Bus, Private Transfer , travel via Tunduma

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    1. Take the bus from Lilongwe to Karongabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Karonga to Songwebus bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Malawi border to Tundumashuttle bus
    4. Walk from Tunduma to Songwe Riverunknown unknown
    14h 6m

  2. Fly, travel

    1. Fly from Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) to Mbeya Airport (MBI)plane plane LLW - MBI
    2. Walk from Mbeya Airport (MBI) to Songwe Riverunknown unknown
    15h 24m

  3. Bus, Private Transfer , travel

    1. Take the bus from Lilongwe to Songwebus bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Malawi border to Mbeyashuttle bus
    3. Walk from Mbeya to Songwe Riverunknown unknown
    16h 13m

Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) to Mbeya Airport (MBI) flights

Calendar19Weekly Planes
Duration16h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$331Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 911.2 km
  • Duration: 14h 6m

What companies run services between Lilongwe, Malawi and Songwe River, Tanzania?

There is no direct connection from Lilongwe to Songwe River. However, you can take the bus to Karonga, take the bus to Songwe, walk to Malawi border, take the shuttle to Tunduma, then travel to Songwe River. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) airport, fly to Mbeya Airport (MBI), then travel to Songwe River.

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