How far is Lilongwe from Johannesburg?

The distance separating Lilongwe and Johannesburg is 923 miles (1488 km).

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

Most of the buses traveling from Lilongwe to Johannesburg leave from Lilongwe and arrive at O. R Tambo Airport Johannesburg. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Johannesburg?

Once in Johannesburg, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Liliesleaf, Johannesburg Zoo, Old Fort and Constitution Hill, Soweto and SAB World of Beer.

Bus Lilongwe to Johannesburg from $82 | Compare & Save up to 10%

Next bus departures

Next departures for Lilongwe to Johannesburg on November 22
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	5:00am	Kalikuti Hotel Gabro House	10h	3:00pm	Crn Kerk & Goud St.	CheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Last Wednesday at 4:29 PM CAT.

Get from Lilongwe to Johannesburg

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 10 hours and with fares starting at just $86, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

10hAverage Duration

921 milesDistance

37kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Lilongwe and Johannesburg?

Stops in Lilongwe

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

Stops in Johannesburg

A
O.R Tambo Airport Johannesburg
Visit page
B
Southgate Shopping Centre
Southgate Shopping Centre, Cnr Rifle Range and Colombine,, Johannesburg,Gauteng,SouthAfrica
Visit page
C
Park City Transit Centre, Johannesburg Station
Park City Transit Centre, Johannesburg Station (Bay21), 96 Rissik St, Johannesburg, 2000, South Africa
Visit page
D
Bethrams
Mozambique Touring Serices, 37 Bezuidenhout St, Troyeville, Johannesburg, 2094, South Africa
E
Eaglecity Kerk Street
84 Kerk St, Johannesburg, 2000, South Africa
F
Kerk Street
77 Nugget St, Hillbrow, Johannesburg, 2001, South Africa

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. Travelers 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 $86

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Lilongwe to Johannesburg by bus

How far is Lilongwe from Johannesburg?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Lilongwe to Johannesburg?
What are the best sights and things to do in Johannesburg?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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The cheapest trip from Lilongwe to Johannesburg was searched and found on Nov 25, 2025 with a price of $84

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

You can expect to pay from $84 to $84 for a bus ticket from Lilongwe to Johannesburg based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $84 which is on 2025-11-25.