What is the cheapest way to get from Malawi to Pemba?

The cheapest way to get from Malawi to Pemba is to drive which costs $140 - $210 and takes 17h 54m.

What is the fastest way to get from Malawi to Pemba?

The fastest way to get from Malawi to Pemba is to fly which takes 5h 56m and costs $470 - $1,400.

Is there a direct bus between Malawi and Pemba?

No, there is no direct bus from Malawi to Pemba. However, there are services departing from Blantyre and arriving at Pemba via Johannesburg and Maputo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 12h.

How far is it from Malawi to Pemba?

The distance between Malawi and Pemba is 1039 km. The road distance is 815.1 km.

How do I travel from Malawi to Pemba without a car?

The best way to get from Malawi to Pemba without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 12h and costs $220 - $440.

How long does it take to get from Malawi to Pemba?

It takes approximately 7h 44m to get from Malawi to Pemba, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Malawi to Pemba bus from?

Malawi to Pemba bus services, operated by Ulemu Bus Services, depart from Blantyre station.

Bus or fly from Malawi to Pemba?

The best way to get from Malawi to Pemba is to bus which takes 2 days 12h and costs $220 - $440. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $470 - $1,400 and takes 5h 56m.

Where does the Malawi to Pemba bus arrive?

Malawi to Pemba bus services, operated by Ulemu Bus Services, arrive at Johannesburg station.

Can I drive from Malawi to Pemba?

Yes, the driving distance between Malawi to Pemba is 815 km. It takes approximately 17h 54m to drive from Malawi to Pemba.

Where can I stay near Pemba?

There are 10+ hotels available in Pemba.

Malawi to Pemba - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, car, and bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Malawi to Pemba by plane, car, bus, or train

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Fly Kamuzu International Airport to Nampula, drive
best
1. Fly from Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) to Nampula (APL)plane LLW - APL
2. Drive from Nampula (APL) to Pembacar
7h 44m
$331–1,033
Drive 815.1 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Blantyre to Pembacar 815.1 km
17h 54m
$143–207
Bus
1. Take the bus from Blantyre to Johannesburgbus
2. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Maputobus
3. Take the bus from Maputo to Pembabus
2d 12h
$227–440
Fly Chileka International Airport to Pemba Airport
1. Fly from Chileka International Airport (BLZ) to Pemba Airport (POL)plane BLZ - POL
5h 56m
$473–1,403
Drive, train, bus
1. Drive from Blantyre to Cambulatsitsicar
2. Take the train from Cambulatsitsi to Moatizetrain
3. Take the bus from Tete to Maputobus
4. Take the bus from Maputo to Pembabus
2d 18h

Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) to Nampula (APL) flights

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1h 10mAverage Duration

$286Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,039.5 km
Duration: 7h 44m

What companies run services between Malawi and Pemba, Mozambique?

You can take a bus from Blantyre to Pemba via Johannesburg, Johannesburg, Maputo, and Maputo in around 2d 12h. Alternatively, Ethiopian Airlines, Kenya Airways, and Linhas Aéreas de Moçambique fly from Chileka International Airport (BLZ) to Pemba Airport (POL) once a week.

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