What is the cheapest way to get from Lubumbashi to Lilongwe?

The cheapest way to get from Lubumbashi to Lilongwe is to drive which costs $200 - $300 and takes 18h 53m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lubumbashi to Lilongwe?

The fastest way to get from Lubumbashi to Lilongwe is to fly which takes 1h 54m and costs $550 - $850.

Is there a direct bus between Lubumbashi and Lilongwe?

No, there is no direct bus from Lubumbashi to Lilongwe. However, there are services departing from Lubumbashi and arriving at Lilongwe via Intercity Bus Terminus, RoadPort and Blantyre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 22m.

How far is it from Lubumbashi to Lilongwe?

The distance between Lubumbashi and Lilongwe is 756 km. The road distance is 1178 km.

How do I travel from Lubumbashi to Lilongwe without a car?

The best way to get from Lubumbashi to Lilongwe without a car is to bus and Private Transfer which takes 31h 25m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Lubumbashi to Lilongwe?

It takes approximately 1h 54m to get from Lubumbashi to Lilongwe, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lubumbashi to Lilongwe bus from?

Lubumbashi to Lilongwe bus services, operated by SR Classic Coach, depart from Lubumbashi station.

Bus or fly from Lubumbashi to Lilongwe?

The best way to get from Lubumbashi to Lilongwe is to fly which takes 1h 54m and costs $550 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 33h 22m.

Where does the Lubumbashi to Lilongwe bus arrive?

Lubumbashi to Lilongwe bus services, operated by SR Classic Coach, arrive at Intercity Bus Terminus station.

Can I drive from Lubumbashi to Lilongwe?

Yes, the driving distance between Lubumbashi to Lilongwe is 1178 km. It takes approximately 18h 53m to drive from Lubumbashi to Lilongwe.

Where can I stay near Lilongwe?

There are 100+ hotels available in Lilongwe.

Lubumbashi to Lilongwe - 7 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Lubumbashi to Lilongwe by plane, bus, car, or shuttle

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Fly from Lubumbashi International Airport
best
1. Fly from Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM) to Kamuzu International Airport (LLW)plane FBM - LLW
1h 54m
$570–825
Drive 1,178 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Lubumbashi to Lilongwecar 1,178 km
18h 53m
$207–299
Bus, drive
1. Take the bus from Lubumbashi to Mbeyabus
2. Drive from Mbeya to Songwecar
3. Take the bus from Songwe to Lilongwebus
29h 9m
Drive to Ndola, fly
1. Drive from Lubumbashi to Ndola (NLA)car
2. Fly from Ndola (NLA) to Kamuzu International Airport (LLW)plane NLA - LLW
8h 36m
$533–1,361
Drive to Solwezi, fly
1. Drive from Lubumbashi to Solwezi (SLI)car
2. Fly from Solwezi (SLI) to Kamuzu International Airport (LLW)plane SLI - LLW
10h 6m
$340–1,242
Bus, Private Transfer
1. Take the bus from Lubumbashi to Mbeyabus
2. Take a shuttle bus from Mbeya to Malawi bordershuttle
3. Take the bus from Songwe to Karongabus
4. Take the bus from Karonga to Lilongwebus
31h 25m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lubumbashi to Intercity Bus Terminusbus
2. Take the bus from Intercity Bus Terminus to RoadPortbus
3. Take the bus from RoadPort to Wenela Bus Stnbus
4. Take the bus from Blantyre to Lilongwebus
33h 22m

Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM) to Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) flights

1Weekly Planes

1h 15mAverage Duration

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Distance: 756 km
Duration: 1h 54m

What companies run services between Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo and Lilongwe, Malawi?

Ethiopian Airlines flies from Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM) to Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) once a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lubumbashi to Lilongwe via Intercity Bus Terminus, RoadPort, Wenela Bus Stn, and Blantyre in around 33h 22m.

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