There are 5 ways to get from Addis Ababa to Mzuzu by plane, bus, car, shuttle, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Kamuzu International Airport, bus
best- Fly from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Kamuzu International Airport (LLW)ADD - LLW
- Take the bus from Lilongwe to Mzuzu
12h 47m$344–1,166Bus, drive
- Take the bus from Addis Ababa to Nairobi
- Take the bus from Nairobi to Dar es Salaam
- Take the bus from Dar es Salaam to Mbeya
- Drive from Mbeya to Songwe
- Take the bus from Songwe to Karonga
- Take the bus from Karonga to Mzuzu
2d 11hBus, shuttle, train, drive
- Take the bus from Addis Ababa to Nairobi
- Take a shuttle bus from Nairobi JKIA to Arusha
- Take the train from Arusha to Dar es Salaam
- Take the train from Dar es salaam to Mbeya
- Drive from Mbeya to Songwe
- Take the bus from Songwe to Karonga
- Take the bus from Karonga to Mzuzu
3d 8hDrive 3,009.9 km
- Drive from Addis Ababa to Mzuzu3,009.9 km
2d$529–763Fly to Chileka International Airport, bus
- Fly from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Chileka International Airport (BLZ)ADD - BLZ
- Take the bus from Petroda Clock Tower to Mzuzu Dry Cleaners
16h 33m$373–1,205
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Addis Ababa to Mzuzu is to drive which costs $500 - $800 and takes 2 days 0h.
The fastest way to get from Addis Ababa to Mzuzu is to fly and bus which takes 12h 47m and costs $340 - $1,200.
The distance between Addis Ababa and Mzuzu is 2981 km. The road distance is 3009.9 km.
It takes approximately 12h 47m to get from Addis Ababa to Mzuzu, including transfers.
Mzuzu is 1h behind Addis Ababa. It is currently 2:11 PM in Addis Ababa and 1:11 PM in Mzuzu.
Yes, the driving distance between Addis Ababa to Mzuzu is 3010 km. It takes approximately 2 days 0h to drive from Addis Ababa to Mzuzu.
There are eight+ hotels available in Mzuzu.
What companies run services between Addis Ababa, Ethiopia and Mzuzu, Malawi?
There is no direct connection from Addis Ababa to Mzuzu. However, you can take the bus to Bole Bridge, walk to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) airport, fly to Kamuzu International Airport (LLW), take the taxi to Lilongwe, then take the bus to Mzuzu. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Addis Ababa to Mzuzu via Nairobi, Eastleigh Terminal, Koja, Nairobi, Dar es Salaam, Mbeya, Songwe, and Karonga in around 2d 11h.
Transport is disrupted due to the Russia-Ukraine war. Read more
- Website
- ethiopianairlines.com
Flights from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Kamuzu International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $320–1,200
Flights from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Kamuzu International Airport via Lusaka
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $360–1,200
Flights from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Kamuzu International Airport via Harare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $360–1,200
Flights from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Kamuzu International Airport via Chileka International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $330–1,200
Flights from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Kamuzu International Airport via Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $320–1,200
Flights from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Chileka International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $330–1,200
Flights from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Chileka International Airport via Kamuzu International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $340–1,200
Flights from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Chileka International Airport via Dar es Salaam
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $340–1,200
- Phone
- +255 800 11 0042
- info@trc.co.tz
- Website
- trc.co.tz
Train from Arusha to Dar es Salaam
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $8–18
- Schedules at
- trc.co.tz
- Book at
- eticketing.trc.co.tz
- 3rd Class Sitting
- $8
- 2nd Class Sitting
- $11
- 2nd Class Sleeping
- $18
- 3rd Class (sitting)
- $8
- 2nd Class
- $11
- 2nd Class ( sleeping)
- $18
- Phone
- +255 739 998 855
- Website
- tazarasite.com
Train from Dar es salaam to Mbeya
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- tazarasite.com
- Phone
- +(265)994 193 745
- Website
- sososocoaches.com
Bus from Lilongwe to Mzuzu
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–30
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
Bus from Karonga to Mzuzu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
Bus from Petroda Clock Tower to Mzuzu Dry Cleaners
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
- Phone
- +254 756 908988
Bus from Addis Ababa to Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 21h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–75
- Phone
- +255 (22) 2860230
- bjuma48@gmail.com
- Website
- dar-express.com
Bus from Nairobi to Dar es Salaam
- Ave. Duration
- 15h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- dar-express.com
- Phone
- +255 754864829
- newforce@163.com
- Website
- newforcebus.co.tz
Bus from Dar es Salaam to Mbeya
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $21–23
- Schedules at
- newforcebus.co.tz
Bus from Songwe to Karonga
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- captaintours.websites.co.in
- Phone
- +254722328595
- Website
- riverside-shuttle.com
Shuttle from Nairobi JKIA to Arusha
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Schedules at
- riverside-shuttle.com
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including 4 stunningly beautiful Philippines islands you need to visit, Bali: What to do if Mount Agung erupts, and French strikes 2018: What are my alternative transport options? - to help you get the most out of your next trip.








