There are 5 ways to get from Ndola to Malawi by plane, bus, car, or train
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Fly to Kamuzu International Airport
best- Fly from Ndola (NLA) to Kamuzu International Airport (LLW)plane NLA - LLW
3h 50m$317–1,220Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Ndola to Lusakatrain
- Take the bus from Intercity Bus Terminus to RoadPortbus
- Take the bus from RoadPort to Wenela Bus Stnbus
31h 45m$115–119Bus
- Take the bus from Ndola to Lusakabus
- Take the bus from Intercity Bus Terminus to RoadPortbus
- Take the bus from RoadPort to Wenela Bus Stnbus
24h 6mDrive 1,241.8 km
- Drive from Ndola to Blantyrecar 1,241.8 km
19h 52m$218–315Fly to Chileka International Airport
- Fly from Ndola (NLA) to Chileka International Airport (BLZ)plane NLA - BLZ
5h 24m$334–1,216
Ndola (NLA) to Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ndola to Malawi is to train and bus which costs $114 - $119 and takes 31h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Ndola to Malawi is to fly which takes 3h 50m and costs $310 - $1,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Ndola to Malawi. However, there are services departing from Ndola and arriving at Wenela Bus Stn via Intercity Bus Terminus and RoadPort. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 6m.
The distance between Ndola and Malawi is 592 km. The road distance is 1241.8 km.
The best way to get from Ndola to Malawi without a car is to bus which takes 24h 6m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 50m to get from Ndola to Malawi, including transfers.
Ndola to Malawi bus services, operated by Juldan Motors, depart from Ndola station.
The best way to get from Ndola to Malawi is to fly which takes 3h 50m and costs $310 - $1,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 24h 6m.
Ndola to Malawi bus services, operated by Juldan Motors, arrive at Lusaka station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ndola to Malawi is 1242 km. It takes approximately 19h 52m to drive from Ndola to Malawi.
What companies run services between Ndola, Zambia and Malawi?
Zambia Airways, Ethiopian Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Ndola (NLA) to Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ndola to Wenela Bus Stn via Lusaka, Intercity Bus Terminus, and RoadPort in around 24h 6m.
- Website
- ethiopianairlines.com
Flights from Ndola to Kamuzu International Airport via Lusaka
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Thursday, Saturday, and Monday
- Estimated price
- $300–1,200
Flights from Ndola to Kamuzu International Airport via Solwezi, Lusaka
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $320–1,200
Flights from Ndola to Chileka International Airport via Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $440–1,200
Flights from Ndola to Chileka International Airport via Lusaka, Kamuzu International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $320–1,200
- Phone
- +260-765-211826
- [email protected]
- Website
- zrl.com.zm
Train from Ndola to Lusaka
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 31m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Schedules at
- zrl.com.zm
- Phone
- +260 973334200
- [email protected]
- Website
- Juldan Motors
Bus from Ndola to Lusaka
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Juldan Motors
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