There are 4 ways to get from Zimbabwe to Malawi 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 to Chileka International Airport
best- Fly from Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport (HRE) to Chileka International Airport (BLZ)plane HRE - BLZ
3h 23m$407–771Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from RoadPort to Wenela Bus Stnbus
9h 40m$87Drive 591.4 km
- Drive from Harare to Blantyrecar 591.4 km
7h 41m$108–157Fly to Kamuzu International Airport
- Fly from Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport (HRE) to Kamuzu International Airport (LLW)plane HRE - LLW
1h 50m$310–575
Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport (HRE) to Chileka International Airport (BLZ) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Zimbabwe to Malawi is to bus which costs $87 and takes 9h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Zimbabwe to Malawi is to fly which takes 1h 50m and costs $310 - $600.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from RoadPort and arriving at Wenela Bus Stn. Services depart four times a week, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 40m.
The distance between Zimbabwe and Malawi is 505 km. The road distance is 591.4 km.
The best way to get from Zimbabwe to Malawi without a car is to bus which takes 9h 40m and costs $87.
It takes approximately 3h 23m to get from Zimbabwe to Malawi, including transfers.
Zimbabwe to Malawi bus services, operated by Trip Trans, depart from RoadPort station.
The best way to get from Zimbabwe to Malawi is to fly which takes 3h 23m and costs $400 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $87 and takes 9h 40m.
Zimbabwe to Malawi bus services, operated by Trip Trans, arrive at Wenela Bus Stn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Zimbabwe to Malawi is 591 km. It takes approximately 7h 41m to drive from Zimbabwe to Malawi.
What companies run services between Zimbabwe and Malawi?
Ethiopian Airlines, Airlink, and CemAir fly from Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport (HRE) to Chileka International Airport (BLZ) twice daily. Alternatively, Trip Trans operates a bus from RoadPort to Wenela Bus Stn 4 times a week. Tickets cost $87 and the journey takes 9h 40m.
- Website
- ethiopianairlines.com
Flights from Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport to Chileka International Airport via Kamuzu International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $370–750
Flights from Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport to Chileka International Airport via Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $370–750
Flights from Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport to Kamuzu International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $300–550
Bus from RoadPort to Wenela Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $87
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