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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from {from} to {to}

Composite routes from Lilongwe to Kigali

Cheapest
34 h 56 min
Car
2318 km.
from $127
Fastest
2 h 59 min
Plane

Transport providers

Airlines

Ethiopian Airlines

Website:
ethiopianairlines.com/
Plane from Kamuzu International Airport to Kigali
Ave. Duration:
8h 50m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$423.91–$706.52

Rwandair Express

Website:
rwandair.com/
Plane from Kamuzu International Airport to Kigali
Ave. Duration:
4h 45m
Frequency:
Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$423.91–$706.52

Kenya Airways

Website:
kenya-airways.com/
Plane from Kamuzu International Airport to Kigali
Ave. Duration:
6h 35m
Frequency:
Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$423.91–$815.22

Bus operators

Zanzibar Airport Transfers

Phone:
+254 718 370 639
Email:
Website:
hoteltoursandtransfers.com/
Bus from Malawi border to Tunduma
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$54.35–$184.78

Captain Tours

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

Volcano Express Ltd

Phone:
+250788351253
Email:
Website:
facebook.com/VolcanoLtd/
Bus from Kampala to Kigali
Ave. Duration:
8h
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$6.52–$14.13

Classic Coach

Website:
srclassic.com/
Bus from Tunduma Terminal to Berelay
Ave. Duration:
13h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$80.41

Trinity Express

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

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Lilongwe to Kigali is to fly which costs $358.70 - $543.48 and takes 5h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lilongwe to Kigali is to fly which takes 5h 56m and costs $358.70 - $543.48 .

How far is it from Lilongwe to Kigali?

The distance between Lilongwe and Kigali is 1409 km. The road distance is 2318.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Lilongwe to Kigali without a car is to bus and Private Transfer which takes 35h 54m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 56m to get from Lilongwe to Kigali, including transfers.

Can I drive from Lilongwe to Kigali?

Yes, the driving distance between Lilongwe to Kigali is 2319 km. It takes approximately 34h 56m to drive from Lilongwe to Kigali.

Where can I stay near Kigali?

There are 832+ hotels available in Kigali. Prices start at $58.96 per night.
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