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How to get fromBenguela to Lubumbashiby bus, car, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Benguela to Lubumbashi by bus, car, or plane

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Benguela to Windhoekbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Windhoek to Katima Mulilobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Katima Mulilo to Lusakabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Intercity Bus Terminus to Lubumbashibus bus
    2d 3h

  2. Drive 1,938.3 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Benguela to Lubumbashicar car 1,938.3 km
    31h 16m
    $65–94

  3. Fly

    1. Fly from Catumbela Airport (CBT) to Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM)plane plane CBT - FBM
    34h 54m
    $651–1,960

  4. Bus via Windhoek

    1. Take the bus from Benguela to Windhoekbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Soweto Market to Katima Mulilobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Katima Mulilo to Lusakabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Intercity Bus Terminus to Lubumbashibus bus
    2d 19h

Catumbela Airport (CBT) to Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM) flights

Calendar6Weekly Planes
Duration36h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$598Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Benguela to Lubumbashi.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 3,948.3 km
  • Duration: 2d 3h

What companies run services between Benguela, Angola and Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo?

You can take a bus from Benguela to Lubumbashi via Windhoek, Windhoek, Katima Mulilo, and Intercity Bus Terminus in around 2d 3h. Alternatively, TAAG Angola Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Catumbela Airport (CBT) to Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM) 6 times a week.

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