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

The cheapest way to get from Mwanza to Blantyre is to drive which costs $320 - $470 and takes 34h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mwanza to Blantyre is to fly which takes 10h 35m and costs $390 - $1,400.

Is there a direct bus between Mwanza and Blantyre?

No, there is no direct bus from Mwanza station to Blantyre. However, there are services departing from Central Bus Station and arriving at Blantyre via Magufuli Bus Terminal, Songwe, Karonga and Lilongwe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 4h.

How far is it from Mwanza to Blantyre?

The distance between Mwanza and Blantyre is 1514 km. The road distance is 1844.7 km.

How do I travel from Mwanza to Blantyre without a car?

The best way to get from Mwanza to Blantyre without a car is to bus via Karonga which takes 2 days 4h and costs .

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

It takes approximately 10h 35m to get from Mwanza to Blantyre, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mwanza to Blantyre bus from?

Mwanza to Blantyre bus services, operated by Ally's Star, depart from Central Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Mwanza to Blantyre?

The best way to get from Mwanza to Blantyre is to fly which takes 10h 35m and costs $390 - $1,400. Alternatively, you can bus via Karonga, which costs and takes 2 days 4h.

Where does the Mwanza to Blantyre bus arrive?

Mwanza to Blantyre bus services, operated by Ally's Star, arrive at Magufuli Bus Terminal station.

What is the time difference between Mwanza and Blantyre?

Blantyre is 1h behind Mwanza. It is currently 6:12 AM in Mwanza and 5:12 AM in Blantyre.

Can I drive from Mwanza to Blantyre?

Yes, the driving distance between Mwanza to Blantyre is 1845 km. It takes approximately 34h 37m to drive from Mwanza to Blantyre.

Where can I stay near Blantyre?

There are 44+ hotels available in Blantyre.

Mwanza to Blantyre - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Mwanza to Blantyre by plane, bus, train, or car

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Mwanza Airport (MWZ) to Chileka International Airport (BLZ)plane MWZ - BLZ
10h 35m
$397–1,309
Drive 1,844.7 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Mwanza to Blantyrecar 1,844.7 km
34h 37m
$324–468
Bus via Karonga
1. Take the bus from Central Bus Station to Magufuli Bus Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from Magufuli Bus Terminal to Lubele Bus Standbus
3. Take the bus from Songwe to Karongabus
4. Take the bus from Karonga to Lilongwebus
5. Take the bus from Lilongwe to Blantyrebus
2d 4h
Train, drive, bus
1. Take the train from Mwanza to Dar es Salaamtrain
2. Take the train from Dar es salaam to Mbeyatrain
3. Drive from Mbeya to Songwecar
4. Take the bus from Songwe to Karongabus
5. Take the bus from Karonga to Mzuzubus
6. Take the bus from Mzuzu to Kamuzu Hwybus
3d 6h
Bus
1. Take the bus from Central Bus Station to Magufuli Bus Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from Magufuli Bus Terminal to Lubele Bus Standbus
3. Take the bus from Songwe to Lilongwebus
4. Take the bus from Lilongwe to Blantyrebus
2d 5h

Mwanza Airport (MWZ) to Chileka International Airport (BLZ) flights

11Weekly Planes

13h 30mAverage Duration

$399Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,514.2 km
Duration: 10h 35m

What companies run services between Mwanza, Tanzania and Blantyre, Malawi?

Air Tanzania and Ethiopian Airlines fly from Mwanza Airport (MWZ) to Chileka International Airport (BLZ) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Central Bus Station to Blantyre via Magufuli Bus Terminal, Lubele Bus Stand, Songwe, Karonga, and Lilongwe in around 2d 4h.

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