There are 4 ways to get from Malawi to Zambia by plane, bus, 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.
Fly to Lusaka
best- Fly from Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) to Lusaka (LUN)plane LLW - LUN
2h 3m$326–698Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Wenela Bus Stn to RoadPortbus
- Take the bus from RoadPort to Intercity Bus Terminusbus
18h 6m$110–112Drive 1,005.7 km
- Drive from Blantyre to Lusakacar 1,005.7 km
14h 21m$177–255Fly from Chileka International Airport, drive
- Fly from Chileka International Airport (BLZ) to Kamuzu International Airport (LLW)plane BLZ - LLW
- Drive from Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) to Chipatacar
3h 12m$127–798
Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) to Lusaka (LUN) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Malawi to Zambia is to bus which costs $109 - $112 and takes 18h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Malawi to Zambia is to fly which takes 2h 3m and costs $320 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Malawi to Zambia. However, there are services departing from Wenela Bus Stn and arriving at Intercity Bus Terminus via RoadPort. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 6m.
The distance between Malawi and Zambia is 647 km. The road distance is 1005.7 km.
The best way to get from Malawi to Zambia without a car is to bus which takes 18h 6m and costs $109 - $112.
It takes approximately 2h 3m to get from Malawi to Zambia, including transfers.
Malawi to Zambia bus services, operated by Trip Trans, depart from Wenela Bus Stn station.
The best way to get from Malawi to Zambia is to fly which takes 2h 3m and costs $320 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $109 - $112 and takes 18h 6m.
Malawi to Zambia bus services, operated by Trip Trans, arrive at RoadPort station.
Yes, the driving distance between Malawi to Zambia is 1006 km. It takes approximately 14h 21m to drive from Malawi to Zambia.
What companies run services between Malawi and Zambia?
Ethiopian Airlines flies from Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) to Lusaka (LUN) 4 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wenela Bus Stn to Intercity Bus Terminus via RoadPort in around 18h 6m.
- Website
- ethiopianairlines.com
Flights from Kamuzu International Airport to Lusaka
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $300–650
Flights from Chileka International Airport to Kamuzu International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–320
Bus from Wenela Bus Stn to RoadPort
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $87
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