What is the cheapest way to get from Lusaka to Salima?

The cheapest way to get from Lusaka to Salima is to bus and taxi which costs $155 - $165 and takes 25h 46m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lusaka to Salima?

The fastest way to get from Lusaka to Salima is to fly and taxi which takes 5h 24m and costs $280 - $650.

How far is it from Lusaka to Salima?

The distance between Lusaka and Salima is 712 km. The road distance is 809.9 km.

How do I travel from Lusaka to Salima without a car?

The best way to get from Lusaka to Salima without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 25h 46m and costs $155 - $165.

How long does it take to get from Lusaka to Salima?

It takes approximately 5h 24m to get from Lusaka to Salima, including transfers.

Can I drive from Lusaka to Salima?

Yes, the driving distance between Lusaka to Salima is 810 km. It takes approximately 11h 39m to drive from Lusaka to Salima.

Where can I stay near Salima?

There are nine+ hotels available in Salima.

Lusaka to Salima - 5 ways to travel via plane, taxi, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Lusaka to Salima by plane, taxi, bus, 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.

Fly to Kamuzu International Airport, taxi
best
1. Fly from Lusaka (LUN) to Kamuzu International Airport (LLW)plane LUN - LLW
2. Take the taxi from Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) to Salimataxi
5h 24m
$282–623
Drive 809.9 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Lusaka to Salimacar 809.9 km
11h 39m
$143–206
Bus, taxi
1. Take the bus from Inter-City Bus Terminus to RoadPortbus
2. Take the bus from RoadPort to Wenela Bus Stnbus
3. Take the bus from Blantyre to Lilongwebus
4. Take the taxi from Lilongwe to Salimataxi
25h 46m
$156–163
Fly to Mfuwe Airport, drive
1. Fly from Lusaka (LUN) to Mfuwe Airport (MFU)plane LUN - MFU
2. Drive from Mfuwe Airport (MFU) to Salimacar
8h 18m
$270–486
Bus, Private Transfer , taxi
1. Take the bus from Lusaka to Nakondebus
2. Take a shuttle bus from Tunduma to Malawi bordershuttle
3. Take the bus from Songwe to Lilongwebus
4. Take the taxi from Lilongwe to Salimataxi
28h 7m

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

3Weekly Planes

1h 15mAverage Duration

$239Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Lusaka to Salima.

Launch map view

Distance: 711.6 km
Duration: 5h 24m

What companies run services between Lusaka, Zambia and Salima, Central Region, Malawi?

There is no direct connection from Lusaka to Salima. However, you can take the shuttle to Lusaka Airport, walk to Lusaka-Airport-LUN airport, fly to Kamuzu International Airport (LLW), then take the taxi to Salima. Alternatively, you can take the bus to RoadPort, take the bus to Wenela Bus Stn, walk to Blantyre, take the bus to Lilongwe, then take the taxi to Salima.

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