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How to get fromSouth Africa to Mzimbaby plane, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 10 ways to get from South Africa to Mzimba by plane, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Fly Johannesburg International Airport to Kamuzu International Airport, bus, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Kamuzu International Airport (LLW)plane plane JNB - LLW
    2. Take the bus from Lilongwe to Mzuzubus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Mzuzu to Mzimbataxi taxi
    10h 30m
    $396–680

  2. Bus, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Lilongwebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lilongwe to Mzuzubus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Mzuzu to Mzimbataxi taxi
    32h 27m
    $192–198

  3. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Lusakabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lusaka to Lundazibus bus
    3. Drive from Lundazi to Mzimbacar car
    31h 49m

  4. Drive 2,055 km

    1. Drive from Johannesburg to Mzimbacar car 2,055 km
    25h 9m
    $361–521

  5. Fly Johannesburg International Airport to Mfuwe Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Mfuwe Airport (MFU)plane plane JNB - MFU
    2. Drive from Mfuwe Airport (MFU) to Mzimbacar car
    11h
    $294–719

  6. Fly Pietermaritzburg to Kamuzu International Airport, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Pietermaritzburg (PZB) to Kamuzu International Airport (LLW)plane plane PZB - LLW
    2. Take the bus from Lilongwe to Mzuzubus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Mzuzu to Mzimbataxi taxi
    12h 24m
    $444–1,053

  7. Fly Port Elizabeth to Kamuzu International Airport, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Port Elizabeth (PLZ) to Kamuzu International Airport (LLW)plane plane PLZ - LLW
    2. Take the bus from Lilongwe to Mzuzubus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Mzuzu to Mzimbataxi taxi
    13h 5m
    $436–1,005

  8. Fly Johannesburg International Airport to Chileka International Airport, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Chileka International Airport (BLZ)plane plane JNB - BLZ
    2. Take the bus from Petroda Clock Tower to Mzuzu Dry Cleanersbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Mzuzu to Mzimbataxi taxi
    14h 11m
    $478–740

  9. Fly King Shaka International Airport to Kamuzu International Airport, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Kamuzu International Airport (LLW)plane plane DUR - LLW
    2. Take the bus from Lilongwe to Mzuzubus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Mzuzu to Mzimbataxi taxi
    14h 45m
    $545–665

  10. Bus, taxi via Blantyre

    1. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Blantyrebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Blantyre to Lilongwebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Lilongwe to Mzuzubus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Mzuzu to Mzimbataxi taxi
    37h 11m
    $224–316

Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) flights

Calendar16Weekly Planes
Duration3h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$244Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,987.8 km
  • Duration: 10h 30m

What companies run services between South Africa and Mzimba, Malawi?

There is no direct connection from South Africa to Mzimba. However, you can take the taxi to Johannesburg-Airport-JNB airport, fly to Kamuzu International Airport (LLW), take the taxi to Lilongwe, take the bus to Mzuzu, then take the taxi to Mzimba. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Johannesburg to Mzimba via Lusaka and Lundazi in around 31h 49m.

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