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10 h 35 min
759 km.
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Lilongwe to Songwe

Composite routes from Lilongwe to Songwe

Cheapest
10 h 35 min
Car
759 km.
from $41
Fastest
1 h 25 min
Plane
Other
13 h
560 km.
from $5.43
17 h 14 min
Bus, Plane
560 km.
from $550.84
27 h 52 min
Bus, Plane
560 km.
from $10.87

Transport providers

Airlines

Air Tanzania

Website:
airtanzania.co.tz/
Plane from Kamuzu International Airport to Mbeya
Ave. Duration:
13h 35m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$206.52–$706.52

Precision Air

Website:
precisionairtz.com/
Plane from Kamuzu International Airport to Mbeya
Ave. Duration:
15h 5m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$239.13–$760.87

Proflight Zambia

Website:
proflight-zambia.com/
Plane from Kamuzu International Airport to Kasama
Ave. Duration:
23h
Frequency:
Wednesday
Estimated price:
$195.65–$358.70

Bus operators

Zanzibar Airport Transfers

Phone:
+254 718 370 639
Email:
zanzibartours@gmail.com
Website:
hoteltoursandtransfers.com/
Bus from Malawi border to Tunduma
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$54.35–$184.78
Bus from Mbeya Airport to Tunduma
Ave. Duration:
1h 44m
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$54.35–$184.78

Captain Tours

Bus from Karonga to Songwe
Ave. Duration:
52 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Bus from Lilongwe to Songwe
Ave. Duration:
10h
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:
$7.95

Train operators

Tanzania Zambia Railway Authority

Website:
tazarasite.com
Train from Kasama to Nakonde
Ave. Duration:
5h 45m
Frequency:
Twice a week

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Lilongwe to Songwe is to drive which costs $141.30 - $217.39 and takes 11h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lilongwe to Songwe is to drive which takes 11h 48m and costs $141.30 - $217.39 .

How far is it from Lilongwe to Songwe?

The distance between Lilongwe and Songwe is 888 km. The road distance is 834 km.

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

The best way to get from Lilongwe to Songwe without a car is to bus and Private Transfer via Karonga which takes 13h and costs .

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

It takes approximately 13h to get from Lilongwe to Songwe, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Lilongwe and Songwe?

Songwe is 1h ahead of Lilongwe. It is currently 13:28 in Lilongwe and 14:28 in Songwe.

Can I drive from Lilongwe to Songwe?

Yes, the driving distance between Lilongwe to Songwe is 834 km. It takes approximately 11h 48m to drive from Lilongwe to Songwe.
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