There are 5 ways to get from Mzuzu to Lilongwe by plane, bus, car, or taxi
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Fly to Kamuzu International Airport
best- Fly from Mzuzu Airport (ZZU) to Kamuzu International Airport (LLW)plane ZZU - LLW
1h 26m$52–349Bus
- Take the bus from Mzuzu to Lilongwebus
4h 43m$64Drive 353.5 km
- Drive from Mzuzu to Lilongwecar 353.5 km
5h 4m$62–90Taxi
- Take the taxi from Mzuzu to Lilongwetaxi 353.5 km
5h 4m$85–110Fly to Salima, taxi
- Fly from Mzuzu Airport (ZZU) to Salima (LMB)plane ZZU - LMB
- Take the taxi from Salima (LMB) to Lilongwetaxi
3h 16m$69–336
Mzuzu Airport (ZZU) to Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Mzuzu to Lilongwe is to bus which costs $64 and takes 4h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Mzuzu to Lilongwe is to fly which takes 1h 26m and costs $50 - $350.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Mzuzu and arriving at Lilongwe. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 43m.
The distance between Mzuzu and Lilongwe is 289 km. The road distance is 353.5 km.
The best way to get from Mzuzu to Lilongwe without a car is to bus which takes 4h 43m and costs $64.
It takes approximately 1h 26m to get from Mzuzu to Lilongwe, including transfers.
Mzuzu to Lilongwe bus services, operated by Sososo Coaches, depart from Mzuzu station.
The best way to get from Mzuzu to Lilongwe is to fly which takes 1h 26m and costs $50 - $350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $64 and takes 4h 43m.
Mzuzu to Lilongwe bus services, operated by Sososo Coaches, arrive at Lilongwe station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mzuzu to Lilongwe is 353 km. It takes approximately 5h 4m to drive from Mzuzu to Lilongwe.
What companies run services between Mzuzu, Malawi and Lilongwe, Malawi?
Nyasa Express flies from Mzuzu Airport (ZZU) to Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) once daily. Alternatively, Sososo Coaches operates a bus from Mzuzu to Lilongwe once daily. Tickets cost $64 and the journey takes 4h 43m.
- Website
- nyasaexpress.com
Flights from Mzuzu Airport to Kamuzu International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–340
Flights from Mzuzu Airport to Salima
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–300
- Phone
- +(265)994 193 745
- Website
- sososocoaches.com
Bus from Mzuzu to Lilongwe
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $64
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- Estimated price
- $28–110
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