Bus Tickets from Johannesburg to Lilongwe

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Next departures for Johannesburg to Lilongwe on November 8
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Ulemu Bus Service
    		Crn Kerk & Goud St.
    		 Kalikuti Hotel Gabro HouseCheapestFastest

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    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

    Bus Johannesburg to Lilongwe: Trip Overview

    Average Ticket Price$141
    Average Bus Trip Duration1d 10h
    Number of daily buses1
    Earliest bus departure6:30am
    Distance1485 km
    Latest bus departure7:30am

    Johannesburg to Lilongwe Bus

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    Frequently asked questions on the trip Johannesburg - Lilongwe

    1. How far is Johannesburg from Lilongwe?

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

    2. 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.

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    $138
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    busbud logoThe 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 $139 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 $138 which is on 2025-11-09.

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    Did you know?

    The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

    It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

    One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

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