What is the distance between Cape Town and Lilongwe?

Cape Town and Lilongwe are 2709 km (1680 miles) apart.

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

Buses departing from Bellville - 8 Mabel St. In Cape Town will take you to Lilongwe in Lilongwe.

Bus Cape Town to Lilongwe from $223 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Cape Town to Lilongwe on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:00am	cape Town Capricorn 16 berg st	2d 15h	8:30pm	LILONGWE	No tags
Bus	6:00am	Train Station, 1 Old Marine Dr.	2d 14h	8:30pm	LILONGWE	No tags
Bus	7:00am	PHILIPPI	2d 13h	8:30pm	LILONGWE	No tags
Bus	9:00am	1 Old Marine Dr., Forshore	2d 10h	7:00pm	Kalikuti Hotel Gabro House	No tags
Bus	5:00am	cape Town Capricorn 16 berg st	2d 15h	8:30pm	LILONGWE	No tags

Get from Cape Town to Lilongwe

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 2 days, 14 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just $226, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

2d 14hAverage Duration

2703 kmDistance

68kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Cape Town and Lilongwe?

Stops in Cape Town

A
Bellville - 8 Mabel St.
8 Mabel St, Oakdale, Cape Town, 7530, South Africa
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B
Bus Station - Civic Centre
1 Old Marine Dr, Foreshore, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
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C
Bus Station - Old Marine Drive
Old Marine Drive Unit 11, Long Distance Bus Facility, Cape Town Station
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D
Civic Centre
8001,, Foreshore, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
E
Bellville
8 Mabel St, Oakdale, Cape Town, 7530, South Africa
F
Bellville - Oakdale
Caltex Garage,, 140 Durban Road,, Oakdale,, Bellville ,, Cape Town

Stops in Lilongwe

A
Lilongwe
Total Garage opposite Lilongwe Hotel, M1, Lilongwe, Malawi

Compare bus companies

Jobela Star

2.5/5282 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness1.8

Cleanliness2.9

Wifi0.6

Based on 282 reviews, the company was rated 2.6 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. Jobela Star ticket prices on this trip start at $226

JOBELASTAR Cape Town Lilongwe recent customer reviews

Very bad service...Bus kept breaking down and we waited for hours... Won't use them again.

Ashraf A.

January 5, 2023

Ulemu Bus Service

2/55 reviews

Staff1.7

Timeliness2

Cleanliness1.7

Wifi1.7

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Cape Town to Lilongwe by bus

What is the distance between Cape Town and Lilongwe?
Cape Town and Lilongwe are 2709 km (1680 miles) apart.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Cape Town to Lilongwe?
Buses departing from Bellville - 8 Mabel St. In Cape Town 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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The cheapest trip from Cape Town to Lilongwe was searched and found on Nov 22, 2025 with a price of $225

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

You can expect to pay from $225 to $225 for a bus ticket from Cape Town to Lilongwe based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $225 which is on 2025-11-22.