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993 km.
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Lilongwe, Malawi → Kitwe, Zambia

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Lilongwe to Kitwe

Composite routes from Lilongwe to Kitwe

Cheapest
16 h 32 min
Car
993 km.
from $54
Other
5 h 47 min
Plane, Bus
616 km.
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30 h 43 min
616 km.
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Transport providers

Airlines
Found: 1
Ethiopian Airlines
Website
Ethiopian Airlines
Website
3h 42m
Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
$152.17–$652.17
Bus operators
Found: 10
Zanzibar Airport Transfers
Website
Captain Tours
King Lion Coaches
CAG Travellers Coaches
Website
Citylink Luxury Coaches
Website
Trip Trans
Sososo Coaches
Website
Juldan Motors
JKAS Bus Services
Website
Power Tools
Website
Zanzibar Airport Transfers
Website
2h 15m
On demand
$54.35–$173.91
+254 718 370 639
+254 718 370 639
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Captain Tours
10h
Once daily
King Lion Coaches
7h 33m
Twice daily
+263 782 588 588
+263 782 588 588
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
CAG Travellers Coaches
Website
8h
Twice daily
+263 78 694 9273
+263 78 694 9273
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Citylink Luxury Coaches
Website
9h 40m
3 times a day
+263 77 699 9222
+263 77 699 9222
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Trip Trans
9h 40m
Once daily
$32.95
+263 77 426 0214
+263 77 426 0214
Call
Sososo Coaches
Website
4h 30m
Twice daily
$13.73
+(265)994 193 745
+(265)994 193 745
Call
Juldan Motors
56 min
Twice daily
+260 211 247 683
+260 211 247 683
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
JKAS Bus Services
Website
11h 58m
Once daily
+260 966608267
+260 966608267
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Power Tools
Website
8h
Once daily
+260 212 217 118
+260 212 217 118
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Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Lilongwe to Kitwe is to drive which costs $173.91 - $260.87 and takes 15h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lilongwe to Kitwe is to drive which takes 15h 23m and costs $173.91 - $260.87 .

Is there a direct bus between Lilongwe and Kitwe?

No, there is no direct bus from Lilongwe to Kitwe. However, there are services departing from Lilongwe and arriving at Kitwe via Wenela Bus Stn, Harare and Lusaka. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 43m.

How far is it from Lilongwe to Kitwe?

The distance between Lilongwe and Kitwe is 654 km. The road distance is 1071.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Lilongwe to Kitwe without a car is to bus which takes 30h 43m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 47m to get from Lilongwe to Kitwe, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lilongwe to Kitwe bus from?

Lilongwe to Kitwe bus services, operated by Sososo Coaches, depart from Lilongwe station.

Where does the Lilongwe to Kitwe bus arrive?

Lilongwe to Kitwe bus services, operated by Sososo Coaches, arrive at Blantyre station.

Can I drive from Lilongwe to Kitwe?

Yes, the driving distance between Lilongwe to Kitwe is 1071 km. It takes approximately 15h 23m to drive from Lilongwe to Kitwe.

Where can I stay near Kitwe?

There are 16+ hotels available in Kitwe. Prices start at $40.95 per night.
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