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How to get fromTunduma to Lilongweby shuttle, bus, car, plane, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Tunduma to Lilongwe by shuttle, bus, car, plane, or train

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  1. Private Transfer , bus via Karonga

    best
    1. Take a shuttle bus from Tunduma to Malawi bordershuttle bus
    2. Take the bus from Songwe to Karongabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Karonga to Lilongwebus bus
    12h 39m

  2. Drive 727.8 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Tunduma to Lilongwecar car 727.8 km
    12h 13m
    $128–185

  3. Private Transfer to Mbeya Airport, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Tunduma to Mbeya Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Mbeya Airport (MBI) to Kamuzu International Airport (LLW)plane plane MBI - LLW
    12h 46m
    $466–1,388

  4. Private Transfer , bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Tunduma to Malawi bordershuttle bus
    2. Take the bus from Songwe to Lilongwebus bus
    13h 16m

  5. Train to Kasama, fly

    1. Take the train from Nakonde to Kasamatrain train
    2. Fly from Kasama (KAA) to Kamuzu International Airport (LLW)plane plane KAA - LLW
    32h 49m
    $828–986

Mbeya Airport (MBI) to Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) flights

Calendar8Weekly Planes
Duration12h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$385Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 813.1 km
  • Duration: 12h 39m

What companies run services between Tunduma, Tanzania and Lilongwe, Malawi?

There is no direct connection from Tunduma to Lilongwe. However, you can take the shuttle to Malawi border, walk to Songwe, take the bus to Karonga, then take the bus to Lilongwe. Alternatively, you can drive from Tunduma to Lilongwe in around 12h 13m.

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