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

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

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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 Mbeya Airport, Private Transfer

    1. Fly from Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) to Mbeya Airport (MBI)plane plane LLW - MBI
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Mbeya Airport to Tundumashuttle bus
    16h 5m
    $406–1,138

  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 Kasama, train

    1. Fly from Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) to Kasama (KAA)plane plane LLW - KAA
    2. Take the train from Kasama to Nakondetrain train
    29h 49m
    $828–986

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

Calendar19Weekly Planes
Duration16h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$344Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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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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