How far is Johannesburg from Lilongwe?

It's about 1488 km (923 miles) from Johannesburg to Lilongwe.

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Johannesburg to Lilongwe?

Buses departing from O. R Tambo Airport Johannesburg in Johannesburg will take you to Lilongwe in Lilongwe.

Bus Johannesburg to Lilongwe from $138 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Johannesburg to Lilongwe on November 8
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		6:30am	Crn Kerk & Goud St.	1d 10h	5:00pm	Kalikuti Hotel Gabro House	CheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Last Sunday at 8:43 PM SAST.

Get from Johannesburg to Lilongwe

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 1 day, 10 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just $123, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

1d 10hAverage Duration

1485 kmDistance

37kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Ulemu Bus Service

2/55 reviews

Staff1.7

Timeliness2

Cleanliness1.7

Wifi1.7

Based on 5 reviews, the company was rated 1.8 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the temperature and the ticket access but often complained with the departure location. Ulemu Bus Service ticket prices on this trip start at $123

Ulemu Bus Service Johannesburg Lilongwe recent customer reviews

Not punctual Staff is rude The premises stink of urine Lack of uniforms for easy identification of team

Albert M.

July 27, 2025

The bus departure was at 7:30am as per ticket but only left around 11am also the bus broke down and passengers were left stranded

Felix C.

July 9, 2025

Jobela Star

2.5/5279 reviews

Staff3.5

Timeliness1.8

Cleanliness3

Wifi0.7

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Where are the popular stops in Johannesburg and Lilongwe?

Stops in Johannesburg

A - O.R Tambo Airport Johannesburg

B - Southgate Shopping Centre

C - Park City Transit Centre, Johannesburg Station

D - Bethrams

E - Eaglecity Kerk Street

F - Kerk Street

Stops in Lilongwe

A - Lilongwe

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Johannesburg to Lilongwe by bus

How far is Johannesburg from Lilongwe?
It's about 1488 km (923 miles) from Johannesburg to Lilongwe.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Johannesburg to Lilongwe?
Buses departing from O. R Tambo Airport Johannesburg in Johannesburg will take you to Lilongwe in Lilongwe.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-05

$138

11-06

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Today

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11-08

$139

11-09

$139

11-10

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11-11

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11-12

$140

The cheapest trip from Johannesburg to Lilongwe was searched and found on Nov 5, 2025 with a price of $138

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Johannesburg to Lilongwe, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $138 to $140 for a bus ticket from Johannesburg to Lilongwe based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $139 which is on 2025-11-09.

Top travelled bus routes

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