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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Lilongwe to Kigoma

Composite routes from Lilongwe to Kigoma

Cheapest
28 h 42 min
Car
1613 km.
from $88
Fastest
2 h 16 min
Plane
Other
2 d 52 min
1107 km.
Select a ticket
3 d 16 h 46 min
Bus
1105 km.
Select a ticket
12 h 11 min
Bus, Plane
1107 km.
from $523.66

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:
$496.92–$828.20

Rwandair Express

Website:
rwandair.com/
Plane from Kamuzu International Airport to Kigali
Ave. Duration:
4h 45m
Frequency:
Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$496.92–$828.20

Kenya Airways

Website:
kenya-airways.com/
Plane from Kamuzu International Airport to Kigali
Ave. Duration:
6h 35m
Frequency:
Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$496.92–$955.61

Air Tanzania

Website:
airtanzania.co.tz/
Plane from Kamuzu International Airport to Kigoma
Ave. Duration:
14h 15m
Frequency:
Wednesday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$293.05–$891.90

Bus operators

Zanzibar Airport Transfers

Phone:
+254 718 370 639
Email:
zanzibartours@gmail.com
Website:
hoteltoursandtransfers.com/
Bus from Malawi border to Mbeya
Ave. Duration:
3h 59m
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$63.71–$216.60

Captain Tours

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

Sososo Coaches

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

New Force Enterprices Ltd

Phone:
+255 754864829
Email:
newforce@163.com
Website:
newforcebus.co.tz/
Bus from Lubele Bus Stand to Magufuli
Ave. Duration:
16h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$26.91
Bus from Mbeya to Dar
Ave. Duration:
13h 30m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$22.93–$25.48

Saratoga

Website:
saratoga.co.tz/
Bus from Dar es Salaam to Kigoma
Ave. Duration:
20h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$26.48

Train operators

Tanzania Railways Corporation

Phone:
+255 800 11 0042
Email:
info@trc.co.tz
Website:
trc.co.tz
Train from Dar es Salaam to Kigoma
Ave. Duration:
2d 3h
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$15.89–$28.77

Tanzania Zambia Railway Authority

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

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Lilongwe to Kigoma is to drive which costs $271.74 - $402.17 and takes 28h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lilongwe to Kigoma is to fly and drive which takes 12h 11m and costs $413.04 - $652.17 .

How far is it from Lilongwe to Kigoma?

The distance between Lilongwe and Kigoma is 1118 km. The road distance is 1612.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Lilongwe to Kigoma without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 0h and costs .

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

It takes approximately 14h 46m to get from Lilongwe to Kigoma, including transfers.

Train, bus or fly from Lilongwe to Kigoma?

The best way to get from Lilongwe to Kigoma is to fly which takes 14h 46m and costs $250 - $500 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 2 days 0h. There are no good options to train between Lilongwe to Kigoma.

What is the time difference between Lilongwe and Kigoma?

Kigoma is 1h ahead of Lilongwe. It is currently 22:43 in Lilongwe and 23:43 in Kigoma.

Can I drive from Lilongwe to Kigoma?

Yes, the driving distance between Lilongwe to Kigoma is 1612 km. It takes approximately 28h 40m to drive from Lilongwe to Kigoma.
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