There are 4 ways to get from Benguela to Lusaka by plane, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Catumbela Airport (CBT) to Lusaka (LUN)plane CBT - LUN
13h 3m$397–1,083Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Benguela to Windhoekbus
- Take the bus from Windhoek to Katima Mulilobus
- Take the bus from Katima Mulilo to Lusakabus
41h 24m$111–140Drive 2,307 km
- Drive from Benguela to Lusakacar 2,307 km
29h 7m$339–489Bus via Windhoek
- Take the bus from Benguela to Windhoekbus
- Take the bus from Soweto Market to Katima Mulilobus
- Take the bus from Katima Mulilo to Lusakabus
2d 9h$152–174
Catumbela Airport (CBT) to Lusaka (LUN) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Benguela to Lusaka is to bus which costs $110 - $140 and takes 41h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Benguela to Lusaka is to fly which takes 13h 3m and costs $390 - $1,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Benguela to Lusaka. However, there are services departing from Benguela and arriving at Lusaka via Windhoek and Katima Mulilo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41h 24m.
The distance between Benguela and Lusaka is 1686 km. The road distance is 2307 km.
The best way to get from Benguela to Lusaka without a car is to bus which takes 41h 24m and costs $110 - $140.
It takes approximately 13h 3m to get from Benguela to Lusaka, including transfers.
Benguela to Lusaka bus services, operated by Macon, depart from Benguela station.
The best way to get from Benguela to Lusaka is to fly which takes 13h 3m and costs $390 - $1,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $140 and takes 41h 24m.
Benguela to Lusaka bus services, operated by Macon, arrive at Windhoek station.
Lusaka is 1h ahead of Benguela. It is currently 5:55 PM in Benguela and 6:55 PM in Lusaka.
What companies run services between Benguela, Angola and Lusaka, Zambia?
TAAG Angola Airlines, Airlink, and five other airlines fly from Catumbela Airport (CBT) to Lusaka (LUN) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Benguela to Lusaka via Windhoek, Windhoek, and Katima Mulilo in around 41h 24m.
- Website
- flyairlink.com
Flights from Catumbela Airport to Lusaka via Luanda, Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $350–1,400
- Website
- flysafair.co.za
Flights from Catumbela Airport to Lusaka via Luanda, Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 30m
- When
- Tuesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $350–1,400
Flights from Catumbela Airport to Lusaka via Luanda, Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 10m
- When
- Tuesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $350–1,400
- Website
- proflight-zambia.com
Flights from Catumbela Airport to Lusaka via Luanda, Windhoek
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 10m
- When
- Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $330–1,300
- Website
- flysaa.com
Flights from Catumbela Airport to Lusaka via Luanda, Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 20m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $330–1,000
- Phone
- +244 923 169 920
- [email protected]
- Website
- macontransp.com
Bus from Benguela to Windhoek
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–30
- Schedules at
- macontransp.com
- Single
- $21–30
Bus from Benguela to Windhoek
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–30
- Schedules at
- macontransp.com
- Single
- $21–30
- Phone
- +27 (0)21 380 4400
- [email protected]
- Website
- Intercape
Bus from Windhoek to Katima Mulilo
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 37m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–65
- Website
- Intercape
- Saver
- $50
- Flexi
- $54
- Full Flexi
- $60
- Phone
- +260 961806060
- [email protected]
- Website
- Unlimited Gifts Limited
Bus from Katima Mulilo to Lusaka
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $45
- Website
- Unlimited Gifts Limited
Bus from Katima Mulilo to Lusaka
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $45
- Website
- Unlimited Gifts Limited
- Phone
- +263 77 480 2748
- Website
- Timboon Coaches
Bus from Soweto Market to Katima Mulilo
- Ave. Duration
- 26h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $80–90
- Website
- Timboon Coaches
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Yes, the driving distance between Benguela to Lusaka is 2307 km. It takes approximately 29h 7m to drive from Benguela to Lusaka.
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