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

The cheapest way to get from Pietermaritzburg to Lilongwe is to bus via Burger St which costs $120 - $150 and takes 33h.

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

The fastest way to get from Pietermaritzburg to Lilongwe is to fly which takes 4h 53m and costs $370 - $1,100.

Is there a direct bus between Pietermaritzburg and Lilongwe?

No, there is no direct bus from Pietermaritzburg to Lilongwe. However, there are services departing from Pietermaritzburg and arriving at Lilongwe via Johannesburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 30m.

How far is it from Pietermaritzburg to Lilongwe?

The distance between Pietermaritzburg and Lilongwe is 1826 km. The road distance is 2254.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Pietermaritzburg to Lilongwe without a car is to bus which takes 32h 30m and costs $120 - $140.

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

It takes approximately 4h 53m to get from Pietermaritzburg to Lilongwe, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pietermaritzburg to Lilongwe bus from?

Pietermaritzburg to Lilongwe bus services, operated by Eagle Liner, depart from Pietermaritzburg station.

Bus or fly from Pietermaritzburg to Lilongwe?

The best way to get from Pietermaritzburg to Lilongwe is to fly which takes 4h 53m and costs $370 - $1,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $120 - $140 and takes 32h 30m.

Where does the Pietermaritzburg to Lilongwe bus arrive?

Pietermaritzburg to Lilongwe bus services, operated by Eagle Liner, arrive at Johannesburg station.

Can I drive from Pietermaritzburg to Lilongwe?

Yes, the driving distance between Pietermaritzburg to Lilongwe is 2254 km. It takes approximately 26h 51m to drive from Pietermaritzburg to Lilongwe.

Where can I stay near Lilongwe?

There are 103+ hotels available in Lilongwe.

Pietermaritzburg to Lilongwe - 6 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Pietermaritzburg to Lilongwe by plane, bus, car, bus (Greyhound), or car train

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Pietermaritzburg (PZB) to Kamuzu International Airport (LLW)plane PZB - LLW
4h 53m
$378–1,010
Bus via Burger St
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Burger St to Johannesburgbus
2. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Lilongwebus
33h
$122–145
Bus
1. Take the bus from Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburgbus
2. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Lilongwebus
32h 30m
$124–137
Drive 2,254.1 km
1. Drive from Pietermaritzburg to Lilongwecar 2,254.1 km
26h 51m
$396–572
Bus via Blantyre
1. Take the bus from Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburgbus
2. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Blantyrebus
3. Take the bus from Blantyre to Lilongwebus
37h 25m
$155–264
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Pietermaritzburg to Durbancar
2. Take the car train from Durban to Newcastlecartrain
3. Drive from Newcastle to Lilongwecar
40h 43m
$359–534

Pietermaritzburg (PZB) to Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) flights

10Weekly Planes

5h 48mAverage Duration

$371Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,826.2 km
Duration: 4h 53m

What companies run services between Pietermaritzburg, South Africa and Lilongwe, Malawi?

Airlink and Ethiopian Airlines fly from Pietermaritzburg (PZB) to Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pietermaritzburg to Lilongwe via Johannesburg in around 32h 30m.

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