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Dar es Salaam to Lilongwe

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Dar es Salaam, Tanzania → Lilongwe, Malawi

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Seven ways to Travel from Dar Es Salaam to Lilongwe

Composite routes from Dar Es Salaam to Lilongwe

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Transport providers

Airlines

Ethiopian Airlines

Website:
ethiopianairlines.com/
Plane from Julius Nyerere International Airport to Kamuzu
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.56–$764.32

Kenya Airways

Website:
kenya-airways.com/
Plane from Julius Nyerere International Airport to Kamuzu
Ave. Duration:
4h 55m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$216.56–$764.32

Bus operators

Zanzibar Airport Transfers

Phone:
+254 718 370 639
Website:
hoteltoursandtransfers.com/
Bus from Mbeya to Malawi
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$63.69–$216.56

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

Sososo Coaches

Phone:
+(265)994 193 745
Website:
sososocoaches.com
Bus from Karonga to Lilongwe
Ave. Duration:
7h 32m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$9.31

New Force Enterprices Ltd

Phone:
+255 754864829
Website:
newforcebus.co.tz/
Bus from Magufuli Bus Terminal to Lubele
Ave. Duration:
16h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$26.90
Bus from Dar es Salaam to Mbeya
Ave. Duration:
13h 30m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$22.93–$25.48

Train operators

Tanzania Zambia Railway Authority

Website:
tazarasite.com
Train from Dar es salaam to Mbeya
Ave. Duration:
24h 20m
Frequency:
Twice a week

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Dar es Salaam to Lilongwe?

The cheapest way to get from Dar es Salaam to Lilongwe is to fly which costs $206.52 - $434.78 and takes 3h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Dar es Salaam to Lilongwe?

The fastest way to get from Dar es Salaam to Lilongwe is to fly which takes 3h 30m and costs $206.52 - $434.78 .

Is there a direct bus between Dar es Salaam and Lilongwe?

No, there is no direct bus from Dar es Salaam to Lilongwe. However, there are services departing from Temeke Mwisho and arriving at Lilongwe via Magufuli Bus Terminal and Songwe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 58m.

How far is it from Dar es Salaam to Lilongwe?

The distance between Dar es Salaam and Lilongwe is 1006 km. The road distance is 1527 km.

How do I travel from Dar es Salaam to Lilongwe without a car?

The best way to get from Dar es Salaam to Lilongwe without a car is to bus which takes 28h 58m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Dar es Salaam to Lilongwe?

It takes approximately 3h 30m to get from Dar es Salaam to Lilongwe, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dar es Salaam to Lilongwe bus from?

Dar es Salaam to Lilongwe bus services, operated by New Force Enterprices Ltd, depart from Magufuli Bus Terminal station.

Bus or fly from Dar es Salaam to Lilongwe?

The best way to get from Dar es Salaam to Lilongwe is to fly which takes 3h 30m and costs $206.52 - $434.78 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 28h 58m.

Where does the Dar es Salaam to Lilongwe bus arrive?

Dar es Salaam to Lilongwe bus services, operated by New Force Enterprices Ltd, arrive at Lubele Bus Stand station.

What is the time difference between Dar es Salaam and Lilongwe?

Lilongwe is 1h behind Dar es Salaam. It is currently 11:29 in Dar es Salaam and 10:29 in Lilongwe.

Can I drive from Dar es Salaam to Lilongwe?

Yes, the driving distance between Dar es Salaam to Lilongwe is 1527 km. It takes approximately 22h 52m to drive from Dar es Salaam 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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