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

The cheapest way to get from Lilongwe to Kabwe is to drive which costs $130 - $200 and takes 13h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lilongwe to Kabwe is to fly and drive which takes 4h 1m and costs $250 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between Lilongwe and Kabwe?

No, there is no direct bus from Lilongwe to Kabwe. However, there are services departing from Lilongwe and arriving at Kabwe Main Bus Stn via Wenela Bus Stn, RoadPort, Intercity Bus Terminal and Kapiri Mposhi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 44m.

How far is it from Lilongwe to Kabwe?

The distance between Lilongwe and Kabwe is 778 km. The road distance is 773.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Lilongwe to Kabwe without a car is to bus and Private Transfer via Karonga which takes 26h 29m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 1m to get from Lilongwe to Kabwe, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lilongwe to Kabwe bus from?

Lilongwe to Kabwe bus services, operated by Sososo Coaches, depart from Lilongwe station.

Where does the Lilongwe to Kabwe bus arrive?

Lilongwe to Kabwe bus services, operated by Sososo Coaches, arrive at Blantyre station.

Can I drive from Lilongwe to Kabwe?

Yes, the driving distance between Lilongwe to Kabwe is 774 km. It takes approximately 13h 20m to drive from Lilongwe to Kabwe.

Where can I stay near Kabwe?

There are two+ hotels available in Kabwe.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Lilongwe to Kabwe by plane, car, bus, 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 Lusaka, drive
best
1. Fly from Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) to Lusaka (LUN)plane LLW - LUN
2. Drive from Lusaka-Airport-LUN to Kabwecar
4h 1m
$258–593
Drive 773.8 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Lilongwe to Kabwecar 773.8 km
13h 20m
$136–197
Bus, Private Transfer via Karonga
1. Take the bus from Lilongwe to Karongabus
2. Take the bus from Karonga to Songwebus
3. Take a shuttle bus from Malawi border to Tundumashuttle
4. Take the bus from Nakonde Bus Stn to Kabwe Main Bus Stnbus
26h 29m
Bus, Private Transfer , train
1. Take the bus from Lilongwe to Songwebus
2. Take a shuttle bus from Malawi border to Tundumashuttle
3. Take the train from Nakonde to New Kapiri Mposhitrain
4. Take the bus from Kapiri Mposhi to Kabwe Main Bus Stnbus
38h 25m
Fly to Ndola, train
1. Fly from Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) to Ndola (NLA)plane LLW - NLA
2. Take the train from Ndola to Kabwetrain
13h 20m
$297–1,224
Bus, Private Transfer
1. Take the bus from Lilongwe to Songwebus
2. Take a shuttle bus from Malawi border to Tundumashuttle
3. Take the bus from Nakonde Bus Stn to Kabwe Main Bus Stnbus
27h 5m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lilongwe to Blantyrebus
2. Take the bus from Wenela Bus Stn to RoadPortbus
3. Take the bus from RoadPort to Inter-City Bus Terminusbus
4. Take the bus from Intercity Bus Terminal to Kapiri Mposhibus
5. Take the bus from Kapiri Mposhi to Kabwe Main Bus Stnbus
31h 44m

Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) to Lusaka (LUN) flights

4Weekly Planes

1h 15mAverage Duration

$239Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Lilongwe to Kabwe.

Launch map view

Distance: 777.8 km
Duration: 4h 1m

What companies run services between Lilongwe, Malawi and Kabwe, Zambia?

You can take a bus from Lilongwe to Kabwe Main Bus Stn via Blantyre, Wenela Bus Stn, RoadPort, Inter-City Bus Terminus, Intercity Bus Terminal, Kapiri Mposhi, and Kapiri Mposhi in around 31h 44m.

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