There are 4 ways to get from Polokwane to Lilongwe by plane, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Gateway International Airport (PTG) to Kamuzu International Airport (LLW)plane PTG - LLW
5h 13m$371–964Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Polokwane to Johannesburgbus
- Take the bus from Johannesburg to Lilongwebus
31h 4m$120–126Drive 1,470.2 km
- Drive from Polokwane to Lilongwecar 1,470.2 km
18h 11m$258–373Bus via Blantyre
- Take the bus from Polokwane to Johannesburgbus
- Take the bus from Johannesburg to Blantyrebus
- Take the bus from Blantyre to Lilongwebus
35h 56m$151–247
Gateway International Airport (PTG) to Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Polokwane to Lilongwe is to bus which costs $120 - $130 and takes 31h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Polokwane to Lilongwe is to fly which takes 5h 13m and costs $370 - $1,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Polokwane to Lilongwe. However, there are services departing from Polokwane and arriving at Lilongwe via Johannesburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 4m.
The distance between Polokwane and Lilongwe is 1241 km. The road distance is 1470.2 km.
The best way to get from Polokwane to Lilongwe without a car is to bus which takes 31h 4m and costs $120 - $130.
It takes approximately 5h 13m to get from Polokwane to Lilongwe, including transfers.
Polokwane to Lilongwe bus services, operated by TransLux Express, depart from Polokwane station.
The best way to get from Polokwane to Lilongwe is to fly which takes 5h 13m and costs $370 - $1,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $120 - $130 and takes 31h 4m.
Polokwane to Lilongwe bus services, operated by TransLux Express, arrive at Johannesburg station.
Yes, the driving distance between Polokwane to Lilongwe is 1470 km. It takes approximately 18h 11m to drive from Polokwane to Lilongwe.
What companies run services between Polokwane, South Africa and Lilongwe, Malawi?
Airlink and Ethiopian Airlines fly from Gateway International Airport (PTG) to Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Polokwane to Lilongwe via Johannesburg in around 31h 4m.
- Website
- ethiopianairlines.com
Flights from Gateway International Airport to Kamuzu International Airport via Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 22m
- When
- Monday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $340–1,200
- Phone
- +27 86 158 9282
- Website
- res.prasa.com
Bus from Polokwane to Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–23
- Schedules at
- res.prasa.com
Bus from Polokwane to Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–23
- Schedules at
- res.prasa.com
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