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

The cheapest way to get from Arusha to Lilongwe is to shuttle and fly which costs $270 - $650 and takes 10h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Arusha to Lilongwe is to taxi and fly which takes 5h 45m and costs $420 - $800.

How far is it from Arusha to Lilongwe?

The distance between Arusha and Lilongwe is 1282 km. The road distance is 1689.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Arusha to Lilongwe without a car is to bus which takes 38h 17m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 45m to get from Arusha to Lilongwe, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Arusha to Lilongwe?

The best way to get from Arusha to Lilongwe is to bus which takes 38h 17m and costs . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $340 - $1,000 and takes 15h 35m.

What is the time difference between Arusha and Lilongwe?

Lilongwe is 1h behind Arusha. It is currently 8:07 PM in Arusha and 7:07 PM in Lilongwe.

Can I drive from Arusha to Lilongwe?

Yes, the driving distance between Arusha to Lilongwe is 1690 km. It takes approximately 28h 32m to drive from Arusha to Lilongwe.

Where can I stay near Lilongwe?

There are 85+ hotels available in Lilongwe.

Arusha to Lilongwe - 7 ways to travel via train, taxi, plane, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Arusha to Lilongwe by taxi, plane, bus, train, car, or shuttle

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Taxi to Kilimanjaro International Airport, fly
best
1. Take the taxi from Arusha to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)taxi
2. Fly from Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) to Kamuzu International Airport (LLW)plane JRO - LLW
5h 45m
$424–779
Shuttle to Nairobi, fly
cheapest
1. Take a shuttle bus from Arusha to Nairobi JKIAshuttle
2. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Kamuzu International Airport (LLW)plane NBO - LLW
10h 12m
$279–605
Bus
1. Take the bus from Central Bus Terminal to Ubungo Intl Bus Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from Magufuli Bus Terminal to Lubele Bus Standbus
3. Take the bus from Songwe to Lilongwebus
38h 17m
Train, drive, bus
1. Take the train from Arusha to Dar es Salaamtrain
2. Take the train from Dar es salaam to Mbeyatrain
3. Drive from Mbeya to Songwecar
4. Take the bus from Songwe to Karongabus
5. Take the bus from Karonga to Lilongwebus
2d 4h
Drive 1,689.9 km
1. Drive from Arusha to Lilongwecar 1,689.9 km
28h 32m
$297–429
Fly from Arusha
1. Fly from Arusha (ARK) to Kamuzu International Airport (LLW)plane ARK - LLW
15h 35m
$340–963
Bus, Private Transfer
1. Take the bus from Arusha to Dar es Salaambus
2. Take the bus from Dar es Salaam to Mbeyabus
3. Take a shuttle bus from Mbeya to Malawi bordershuttle
4. Take the bus from Songwe to Lilongwebus
42h 34m

Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) to Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) flights

2Weekly Planes

5h 27mAverage Duration

$304Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Arusha to Lilongwe.

Launch map view

Distance: 1,282.1 km
Duration: 5h 45m

What companies run services between Arusha, Tanzania and Lilongwe, Malawi?

You can take a bus from Central Bus Terminal to Lilongwe via Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal, Ubungo, Kimara, Magufuli Bus Terminal, Lubele Bus Stand, and Songwe in around 38h 17m. Alternatively, World Ticket, Kenya Airways, and three other airlines fly from Arusha (ARK) to Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) 3 times a day.

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