Rome2Rio

How to get fromLusaka to Mzuzuby plane, bus, shuttle, train, or car

Find Transport to Mzuzu

See all options

There are 7 ways to get from Lusaka to Mzuzu by plane, bus, shuttle, train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly to Kamuzu International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Lusaka (LUN) to Kamuzu International Airport (LLW)plane plane LUN - LLW
    2. Take the bus from Lilongwe to Mzuzubus bus
    7h 48m
    $391–760

  2. Drive  914.5 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lusaka to Mzuzucar car 914.5 km
    14h 37m
    $161–232

  3. Bus, Private Transfer

    1. Take the bus from Lusaka to Nakondebus bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Tunduma to Malawi bordershuttle bus
    3. Take the bus from Songwe to Karongabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Karonga to Mzuzubus bus
    21h 19m

  4. Bus, train, drive

    1. Take the bus from Lusaka to Serenjebus bus
    2. Take the train from Serenje to Mbeyatrain train
    3. Drive from Mbeya to Songwecar car
    4. Take the bus from Songwe to Karongabus bus
    5. Take the bus from Karonga to Mzuzubus bus
    33h 38m

  5. Fly to Chileka International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Lusaka (LUN) to Chileka International Airport (BLZ)plane plane LUN - BLZ
    2. Take the bus from Petroda Clock Tower to Mzuzu Dry Cleanersbus bus
    13h 9m
    $533–820

  6. Bus, Private Transfer via Tunduma

    1. Take the bus from Inter-City Bus Terminus to Nakonde Bus Stnbus bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Tunduma to Malawi bordershuttle bus
    3. Take the bus from Songwe to Karongabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Karonga to Mzuzubus bus
    24h 46m

  7. Bus, Private Transfer #2

    1. Take the bus from Intercity Bus Terminus to Mbeyabus bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Mbeya to Malawi bordershuttle bus
    3. Take the bus from Songwe to Karongabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Karonga to Mzuzubus bus
    26h 16m

Lusaka (LUN) to Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) flights

Calendar3Weekly Planes
Duration1h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$303Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Lusaka to Mzuzu.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,005.5 km
  • Duration: 7h 48m

What companies run services between Lusaka, Zambia and Mzuzu, Malawi?

There is no direct connection from Lusaka to Mzuzu. However, you can take the taxi to Lusaka (LUN) airport, fly to Kamuzu International Airport (LLW), take the taxi to Lilongwe, then take the bus to Mzuzu. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lusaka to Mzuzu via Nakonde, Tunduma, Malawi border, Songwe, and Karonga in around 21h 19m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?, Getting to Milan from the airport, and 5 incredible day trips from Florence by train - to help you get the most out of your next trip.