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

The cheapest way to get from Lilongwe to Arusha is to fly and shuttle which costs $270 - $650 and takes 9h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lilongwe to Arusha is to fly and taxi which takes 8h 41m and costs $420 - $800.

How far is it from Lilongwe to Arusha?

The distance between Lilongwe and Arusha is 1282 km. The road distance is 1690.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Lilongwe to Arusha without a car is to bus which takes 38h 4m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 8h 41m to get from Lilongwe to Arusha, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Lilongwe to Arusha?

The best way to get from Lilongwe to Arusha is to bus which takes 38h 4m and costs . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $270 - $850 and takes 16h 50m.

What is the time difference between Lilongwe and Arusha?

Arusha is 1h ahead of Lilongwe. It is currently 12:03 AM in Lilongwe and 1:03 AM in Arusha.

Can I drive from Lilongwe to Arusha?

Yes, the driving distance between Lilongwe to Arusha is 1690 km. It takes approximately 28h 31m to drive from Lilongwe to Arusha.

Where can I stay near Arusha?

There are 593+ hotels available in Arusha.

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

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

Fly to Kilimanjaro International Airport, taxi
best
1. Fly from Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)plane LLW - JRO
2. Take the taxi from Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) to Arushataxi
8h 41m
$423–779
Fly to Nairobi, shuttle
cheapest
1. Fly from Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) to Nairobi (NBO)plane LLW - NBO
2. Take a shuttle bus from Nairobi JKIA to Arushashuttle
9h 13m
$278–608
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lilongwe to Songwebus
2. Take the bus from Lubele Bus Stand to Magufuli Bus Terminalbus
3. Take the bus from Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal to Central Bus Terminalbus
38h 4m
Bus, drive, train
1. Take the bus from Lilongwe to Karongabus
2. Take the bus from Karonga to Songwebus
3. Drive from Songwe to Mbeyacar
4. Take the train from Mbeya to Dar es salaamtrain
5. Take the train from Dar es Salaam to Arushatrain
2d 4h
Drive 1,690.2 km
1. Drive from Lilongwe to Arushacar 1,690.2 km
28h 31m
$297–429
Fly to Arusha
1. Fly from Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) to Arusha (ARK)plane LLW - ARK
16h 50m
$279–813
Bus, Private Transfer
1. Take the bus from Lilongwe to Songwebus
2. Take a shuttle bus from Malawi border to Mbeyashuttle
3. Take the bus from Mbeya to Dar es Salaambus
4. Take the bus from Dar es Salaam to Arushabus
42h 32m

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

11Weekly Planes

8h 55mAverage Duration

$327Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Lilongwe to Arusha.

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Distance: 1,282.3 km
Duration: 8h 41m

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

You can take a bus from Lilongwe to Central Bus Terminal via Songwe, Lubele Bus Stand, Magufuli Bus Terminal, Kimara, Ubungo, and Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal in around 38h 4m. Alternatively, Ethiopian Airlines, World Ticket, and three other airlines fly from Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) to Arusha (ARK) 3 times a day.

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