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How to get fromLilongwe to Tundumaby bus, shuttle, car, or plane

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

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  1. Bus, Private Transfer via Karonga

    best
    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
    12h 9m

  2. Drive  728 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lilongwe to Tundumacar car 728 km
    12h 13m
    $128–185

  3. Fly to Karonga Airport, bus, Private Transfer

    1. Fly from Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) to Karonga Airport (KGJ)plane plane LLW - KGJ
    2. Take the bus from Karonga to Songwebus bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Malawi border to Tundumashuttle bus
    30h 40m

  4. Bus, Private Transfer

    1. Take the bus from Lilongwe to Songwebus bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Malawi border to Tundumashuttle bus
    12h 45m

  5. Fly to Mzuzu Airport, bus, Private Transfer

    1. Fly from Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) to Mzuzu Airport (ZZU)plane plane LLW - ZZU
    2. Take the bus from Mzuzu to Karongabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Karonga to Songwebus bus
    4. Take a shuttle bus from Malawi border to Tundumashuttle bus
    10h 12m

Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) to Karonga Airport (KGJ) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration25hAverage Duration
Ticket$60Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 813 km
  • Duration: 12h 9m

What companies run services between Lilongwe, Malawi and Tunduma, Tanzania?

There is no direct connection from Lilongwe to Tunduma. However, you can take the bus to Karonga, take the bus to Songwe, walk to Malawi border, then take the shuttle to Tunduma. Alternatively, you can drive from Lilongwe to Tunduma in around 12h 13m.

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