What is the cheapest way to get from Livingstone to Blantyre?

The cheapest way to get from Livingstone to Blantyre is to bus via Victoria Falls which costs $110 - $140 and takes 26h 56m.

What is the fastest way to get from Livingstone to Blantyre?

The fastest way to get from Livingstone to Blantyre is to fly which takes 5h 39m and costs $440 - $1,800.

Is there a direct bus between Livingstone and Blantyre?

No, there is no direct bus from Livingstone to Blantyre. However, there are services departing from Victoria Falls and arriving at Wenela Bus Stn via RoadPort. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 49m.

How far is it from Livingstone to Blantyre?

The distance between Livingstone and Blantyre is 1024 km. The road distance is 1314.4 km.

How long does it take to get from Livingstone to Blantyre?

It takes approximately 5h 39m to get from Livingstone to Blantyre, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Livingstone to Blantyre bus from?

Livingstone to Blantyre bus services, operated by Stallion Cruise, depart from Victoria Falls station.

Bus or fly from Livingstone to Blantyre?

The best way to get from Livingstone to Blantyre is to fly which takes 5h 39m and costs $440 - $1,800. Alternatively, you can bus via Harare, which costs $120 - $140 and takes 24h 49m.

Where does the Livingstone to Blantyre bus arrive?

Livingstone to Blantyre bus services, operated by Stallion Cruise, arrive at Harare station.

Can I drive from Livingstone to Blantyre?

Yes, the driving distance between Livingstone to Blantyre is 1314 km. It takes approximately 18h 48m to drive from Livingstone to Blantyre.

Where can I stay near Blantyre?

There are 37+ hotels available in Blantyre.

Livingstone to Blantyre - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Livingstone to Blantyre by plane, bus, car, or train

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport (LVI) to Chileka International Airport (BLZ)plane LVI - BLZ
5h 39m
$442–1,715
Bus via Victoria Falls
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Victoria Falls to Hararebus
2. Take the bus from RoadPort to Wenela Bus Stnbus
26h 56m
$118–132
Bus via Harare
1. Take the bus from Victoria Falls to Hararebus
2. Take the bus from RoadPort to Wenela Bus Stnbus
24h 49m
$121–137
Drive 1,314.4 km
1. Drive from Livingstone to Blantyrecar 1,314.4 km
18h 48m
$231–334
Bus
1. Take the bus from Victoria Falls Bus Stn to RoadPortbus
2. Take the bus from RoadPort to Wenela Bus Stnbus
26h 35m
$140–141
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Victoria Falls to Bulawayotrain
2. Take the bus from Bulawayo to Hararebus
3. Take the bus from RoadPort to Wenela Bus Stnbus
33h 4m
$127–145

Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport (LVI) to Chileka International Airport (BLZ) flights

4Weekly Planes

6h 37mAverage Duration

$434Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,023.8 km
Duration: 5h 39m

What companies run services between Livingstone, Zambia and Blantyre, Malawi?

Zambia Airways, Ethiopian Airlines, and Proflight Zambia fly from Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport (LVI) to Chileka International Airport (BLZ) 4 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Livingstone to Wenela Bus Stn via Victoria Falls, Harare, Show Ground Bus Stop, Copacabana Rank, Rezende Hub 2, Fourth Street Rank, and RoadPort in around 24h 49m.

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