What is the cheapest way to get from Pemba to Lilongwe?

The cheapest way to get from Pemba to Lilongwe is to drive which costs $170 - $260 and takes 16h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Pemba to Lilongwe?

The fastest way to get from Pemba to Lilongwe is to drive which takes 16h 50m and costs $170 - $260.

Is there a direct bus between Pemba and Lilongwe?

No, there is no direct bus from Pemba to Lilongwe. However, there are services departing from Pemba and arriving at Lilongwe via Maputo and Johannesburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 13h.

How far is it from Pemba to Lilongwe?

The distance between Pemba and Lilongwe is 760 km. The road distance is 1005.7 km.

How do I travel from Pemba to Lilongwe without a car?

The best way to get from Pemba to Lilongwe without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 13h and costs $240 - $370.

How long does it take to get from Pemba to Lilongwe?

It takes approximately 22h 8m to get from Pemba to Lilongwe, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pemba to Lilongwe bus from?

Pemba to Lilongwe bus services, operated by Etrago, depart from Pemba station.

Bus or fly from Pemba to Lilongwe?

The best way to get from Pemba to Lilongwe is to fly which takes 22h 8m and costs $490 - $1,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $240 - $370 and takes 2 days 13h.

Where does the Pemba to Lilongwe bus arrive?

Pemba to Lilongwe bus services, operated by Etrago, arrive at Maputo station.

Can I drive from Pemba to Lilongwe?

Yes, the driving distance between Pemba to Lilongwe is 1006 km. It takes approximately 16h 50m to drive from Pemba to Lilongwe.

Where can I stay near Lilongwe?

There are 103+ hotels available in Lilongwe.

Pemba to Lilongwe - 4 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Pemba to Lilongwe by plane, bus, or car

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Pemba Airport (POL) to Kamuzu International Airport (LLW)plane POL - LLW
22h 8m
$493–1,388
Drive 1,005.7 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Pemba to Lilongwecar 1,005.7 km
16h 50m
$177–255
Bus
1. Take the bus from Pemba to Maputobus
2. Take the bus from Maputo to Johannesburgbus
3. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Lilongwebus
2d 13h
$246–361
Bus via Blantyre
1. Take the bus from Pemba to Maputobus
2. Take the bus from Maputo to Johannesburgbus
3. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Blantyrebus
4. Take the bus from Blantyre to Lilongwebus
2d 18h
$275–480

Pemba Airport (POL) to Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) flights

12Weekly Planes

23h 31mAverage Duration

$486Cheapest Price

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Distance: 759.8 km
Duration: 22h 8m

What companies run services between Pemba, Mozambique and Lilongwe, Malawi?

Airlink, Linhas Aéreas de Moçambique, and two other airlines fly from Pemba Airport (POL) to Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pemba to Lilongwe via Maputo, Maputo, and Johannesburg in around 2d 13h.

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