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How to get fromMzuzu to Kigaliby bus, plane, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Mzuzu to Kigali by bus, plane, or car

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  1. Bus, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Mzuzu to Lilongwebus bus
    2. Fly from Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) to Kigali International Airport (KGL)plane plane LLW - KGL
    12h 29m
    $552–774

  2. Drive 1,462.7 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Mzuzu to Kigalicar car 1,462.7 km
    33h 11m
    $257–371

  3. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Mzuzu to Karongabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Karonga to Songwebus bus
    3. Drive from Songwe to Mbeyacar car
    4. Take the bus from Mbeya to Ubungo Intl Bus Terminalbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal to Kampalabus bus
    6. Take the bus from Trinity Bus Terminal to Nyabugogo Bus Stnbus bus
    2d 6h

  4. Bus, drive via Mbeya

    1. Take the bus from Mzuzu to Karongabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Karonga to Songwebus bus
    3. Drive from Songwe to Mbeyacar car
    4. Take the bus from Mbeya to Dar es Salaambus bus
    5. Take the bus from Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal to Kampalabus bus
    6. Take the bus from Trinity Bus Terminal to Nyabugogo Bus Stnbus bus
    2d 9h

Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) to Kigali International Airport (KGL) flights

Calendar24Weekly Planes
Duration6h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$372Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,767.6 km
  • Duration: 12h 29m

What companies run services between Mzuzu, Malawi and Kigali, Rwanda?

There is no direct connection from Mzuzu to Kigali. However, you can take the bus to Lilongwe, take the taxi to Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) airport, fly to Kigali International Airport (KGL), walk to Kigali Airport, then take the bus to Kigali. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mzuzu to Nyabugogo Bus Stn via Karonga, Songwe, Mbeya, Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal, Kampala, Namirembe Park, and Trinity Bus Terminal in around 2d 6h.

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