There are 3 ways to get from Lilongwe to Zimbabwe by plane, bus, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) to Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport (HRE)plane LLW - HRE
1h 55m$310–625Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Lilongwe to Blantyrebus
- Take the bus from Wenela Bus Stn to RoadPortbus
15h 16m$130Drive 671.3 km
- Drive from Lilongwe to Hararecar 671.3 km
10h 29m$196–283
Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) to Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport (HRE) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lilongwe to Zimbabwe is to bus which costs $131 and takes 15h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Lilongwe to Zimbabwe is to fly which takes 1h 55m and costs $310 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Lilongwe to Zimbabwe. However, there are services departing from Lilongwe and arriving at RoadPort via Wenela Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 16m.
The distance between Lilongwe and Zimbabwe is 575 km. The road distance is 671.3 km.
The best way to get from Lilongwe to Zimbabwe without a car is to bus which takes 15h 16m and costs $131.
It takes approximately 1h 55m to get from Lilongwe to Zimbabwe, including transfers.
Lilongwe to Zimbabwe bus services, operated by Sososo Coaches, depart from Lilongwe station.
The best way to get from Lilongwe to Zimbabwe is to fly which takes 1h 55m and costs $310 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $131 and takes 15h 16m.
Lilongwe to Zimbabwe bus services, operated by Sososo Coaches, arrive at Blantyre station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lilongwe to Zimbabwe is 671 km. It takes approximately 10h 29m to drive from Lilongwe to Zimbabwe.
What companies run services between Lilongwe, Malawi and Zimbabwe?
Ethiopian Airlines flies from Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) to Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport (HRE) 3 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lilongwe to RoadPort via Blantyre and Wenela Bus Stn in around 15h 16m.
- Website
- ethiopianairlines.com
Flights from Kamuzu International Airport to Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $300–550
- Phone
- +(265)994 193 745
- Website
- sososocoaches.com
Bus from Lilongwe to Blantyre
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $44
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
Bus from Wenela Bus Stn to RoadPort
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $87
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