What is the distance between Cape Town and Lilongwe?

The distance between the two cities is 1680 miles (2709 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Cape Town to Lilongwe?

If you're headed to Lilongwe from Cape Town, chances are that your bus will depart from Bellville - 8 Mabel St. And arrive at Lilongwe. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

Bus Cape Town to Lilongwe from $154 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Cape Town to Lilongwe on November 29
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	Cheapest
Bus	7:00am	PHILIPPI	2d 13h	8:30pm	LILONGWE	Fastest
Bus	6:00am	Train Station, 1 Old Marine Dr.	2d 14h	8:30pm	LILONGWE	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Monday at 6:50 PM SAST.

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 $156, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

2d 14hAverage Duration

1676 milesDistance

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 - Old Marine Drive
Old Marine Drive Unit 11, Long Distance Bus Facility, Cape Town Station
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C
Bus Station - Civic Centre
1 Old Marine Dr, Foreshore, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
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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

2.5/5284 reviews

Staff3.5

Timeliness1.8

Cleanliness2.9

Wifi0.6

Based on 284 reviews, the company was rated 2.6 stars on Busbud. Travelers 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 $156

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

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

What is the distance between Cape Town and Lilongwe?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Cape Town to Lilongwe?

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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 $154 to $192 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 $154 which is on 2025-11-29.