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1829 km.
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Five ways to Travel from Bujumbura to Lilongwe

Composite routes from Bujumbura to Lilongwe

Cheapest
31 h 47 min
Car
1829 km.
from $100
Other
31 h 47 min
Rideshare
1829 km.
from $23.86
11 h 15 min
Bus, Plane
1272 km.
from $10.87
25 h 35 min
Plane
1272 km.
from $389.10
2 d 10 h 58 min
1270 km.
Select a ticket

Transport providers

Airlines

Ethiopian Airlines

Website:
ethiopianairlines.com/
Plane from Bujumbura to Kamuzu
Ave. Duration:
20h 45m
Frequency:
Monday
Estimated price:
$315.84–$884.35
Plane from Kamembe to Kamuzu
Ave. Duration:
23h 10m
Frequency:
Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$240.04–$758.01

Kenya Airways

Website:
kenya-airways.com/
Plane from Bujumbura to Kamuzu
Ave. Duration:
16h 35m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$214.77–$694.85
Plane from Kigali to Kamuzu
Ave. Duration:
7h 15m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$581.14–$947.52
Plane from Kamembe to Kamuzu
Ave. Duration:
29h 15m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$202.14–$694.85

Airlink

Phone:
+27 11 451 7300
Website:
flyairlink.com/
Plane from Kamembe to Kamuzu
Ave. Duration:
28h 50m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$277.94–$758.01

Bus operators

Zanzibar Airport Transfers

Phone:
+254 718 370 639
Email:
Website:
hoteltoursandtransfers.com/
Bus from Tunduma to Malawi
Ave. Duration:
2h 16m
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$63.17–$214.77

Captain Tours

Bus from Songwe to Lilongwe
Ave. Duration:
10h
Frequency:
Once daily
Bus from Songwe to Karonga
Ave. Duration:
51 min
Frequency:
Once daily

Modern Coast

Phone:
+254 709 897 000
Email:
Website:
modern.co.ke/
Bus from Bujumbura to Mwanza
Ave. Duration:
10h 22m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$0.63–$32.85

Volcano Express Ltd

Phone:
+250788351253
Email:
Website:
facebook.com/VolcanoLtd/
Bus from Bujumbura to Nyabugogo
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
4 times a day
Bus from Kigali to Kampala
Ave. Duration:
8h
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$7.58–$16.42

Classic Coach

Website:
srclassic.com/
Bus from Berelay Rd to Tunduma
Ave. Duration:
13h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$93.46

Trinity Express

Website:
trinityexpress.rw/
Bus from Kigali to Kampala
Ave. Duration:
11h 28m
Frequency:
Once daily

Sososo Coaches

Phone:
+(265)994 193 745
Website:
sososocoaches.com
Bus from Karonga to Lilongwe
Ave. Duration:
7h 32m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$9.24

New Force Enterprices Ltd

Phone:
+255 754864829
Email:
Website:
newforcebus.co.tz/
Bus from Magufuli Bus Terminal to Lubele
Ave. Duration:
16h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$26.68

Ally's Star

Phone:
+255 743999894
Website:
allysstar.co.tz/
Bus from Central Bus Station to Magufuli
Ave. Duration:
19h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$39.37

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Bujumbura to Lilongwe?

The cheapest way to get from Bujumbura to Lilongwe is to fly which costs $195.65 - $652.17 and takes 11h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bujumbura to Lilongwe?

The fastest way to get from Bujumbura to Lilongwe is to fly which takes 11h 1m and costs $195.65 - $652.17 .

How far is it from Bujumbura to Lilongwe?

The distance between Bujumbura and Lilongwe is 1296 km. The road distance is 1827.2 km.

How do I travel from Bujumbura to Lilongwe without a car?

The best way to get from Bujumbura to Lilongwe without a car is to bus and Private Transfer which takes 40h 55m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Bujumbura to Lilongwe?

It takes approximately 11h 1m to get from Bujumbura to Lilongwe, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Bujumbura to Lilongwe?

The best way to get from Bujumbura to Lilongwe is to fly which takes 11h 1m and costs $195.65 - $652.17 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 2 days 10h.

Can I drive from Bujumbura to Lilongwe?

Yes, the driving distance between Bujumbura to Lilongwe is 1827 km. It takes approximately 31h 47m to drive from Bujumbura to Lilongwe.

Where can I stay near Lilongwe?

There are 72+ hotels available in Lilongwe. Prices start at $44.22 per night.
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