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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Dodoma to Lilongwe

Composite routes from Dodoma to Lilongwe

Cheapest
19 h 17 min
Car
1295 km.
from $71
Fastest
1 h 57 min
Plane

Transport providers

Airlines

Ethiopian Airlines

Website:
ethiopianairlines.com/
Plane from Dodoma Airport to Kamuzu
Ave. Duration:
8h 30m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$195.65–$402.17
Plane from Julius Nyerere International Airport to Kamuzu
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$184.78–$652.17

Kenya Airways

Website:
kenya-airways.com/
Plane from Dodoma Airport to Kamuzu
Ave. Duration:
7h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$184.78–$597.83
Plane from Julius Nyerere International Airport to Kamuzu
Ave. Duration:
4h 55m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$184.78–$652.17

Bus operators

Zanzibar Airport Transfers

Phone:
+254 718 370 639
Email:
zanzibartours@gmail.com
Website:
hoteltoursandtransfers.com/
Bus from Mbeya to Malawi
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$54.35–$184.78

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

BM Luxury Coach

Phone:
+255 765 486868
Website:
bmcoach.co.tz/
Bus from Dodoma Bus Station to Ubungo
Ave. Duration:
6h 30m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$13.04–$14.13

Sososo Coaches

Phone:
+(265)994 193 745
Website:
sososocoaches.com
Bus from Karonga to Lilongwe
Ave. Duration:
7h 32m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$7.95

New Force Enterprices Ltd

Phone:
+255 754864829
Email:
newforce@163.com
Website:
newforcebus.co.tz/
Bus from Magufuli Bus Terminal to Lubele
Ave. Duration:
16h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$22.96
Bus from Dar es Salaam to Mbeya
Ave. Duration:
13h 30m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$19.57–$21.74

Train operators

Tanzania Railways Corporation

Phone:
+255 800 11 0042
Email:
info@trc.co.tz
Website:
trc.co.tz
Train from Dodoma Passenger Stn to Pugu
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$4.89–$13.54
Train from Dodoma Passenger Stn to Magufuli
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$5.10–$13.80

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 Dodoma to Lilongwe?

The cheapest way to get from Dodoma to Lilongwe is to drive which costs $217.39 - $326.09 and takes 19h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dodoma to Lilongwe is to fly which takes 7h 26m and costs $206.52 - $413.04 .

How far is it from Dodoma to Lilongwe?

The distance between Dodoma and Lilongwe is 897 km. The road distance is 1295.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Dodoma to Lilongwe without a car is to train and bus which takes 32h 20m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 26m to get from Dodoma to Lilongwe, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Dodoma to Lilongwe?

The best way to get from Dodoma to Lilongwe is to fly which takes 7h 26m and costs $206.52 - $413.04 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 35h 26m.

What is the time difference between Dodoma and Lilongwe?

Lilongwe is 1h behind Dodoma. It is currently 23:40 in Dodoma and 22:40 in Lilongwe.

Can I drive from Dodoma to Lilongwe?

Yes, the driving distance between Dodoma to Lilongwe is 1296 km. It takes approximately 19h 18m to drive from Dodoma 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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