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How to get fromSouth Africa to Mzuzuby plane, bus, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from South Africa to Mzuzu by plane, bus, or car

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

    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
    8h 45m
    $381–660

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Lilongwebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lilongwe to Mzuzubus bus
    30h 42m
    $171

  3. Drive 2,137 km

    1. Drive from Johannesburg to Mzuzucar car 2,137 km
    26h 19m
    $375–542

  4. Fly Pietermaritzburg to Kamuzu International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Pietermaritzburg (PZB) to Kamuzu International Airport (LLW)plane plane PZB - LLW
    2. Take the bus from Lilongwe to Mzuzubus bus
    10h 38m
    $422–1,025

  5. Fly Port Elizabeth to Kamuzu International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Port Elizabeth (PLZ) to Kamuzu International Airport (LLW)plane plane PLZ - LLW
    2. Take the bus from Lilongwe to Mzuzubus bus
    11h 19m
    $414–977

  6. Fly Johannesburg International Airport to Chileka International Airport, bus

    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
    12h 26m
    $463–720

  7. Fly King Shaka International Airport to Kamuzu International Airport, bus

    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
    12h 59m
    $523–637

  8. Bus 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
    35h 25m
    $202–288

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: 1,897.5 km
  • Duration: 8h 45m

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

You can take a bus from Johannesburg to Mzuzu via Lilongwe in around 30h 42m.

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