What is the cheapest way to get from Bloemfontein to Lusaka?

The cheapest way to get from Bloemfontein to Lusaka is to bus via Johannesburg which costs $85 - $150 and takes 26h 37m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bloemfontein to Lusaka?

The fastest way to get from Bloemfontein to Lusaka is to fly which takes 4h 36m and costs $270 - $700.

Is there a direct bus between Bloemfontein and Lusaka?

No, there is no direct bus from Bloemfontein to Lusaka. However, there are services departing from Bloemfontein and arriving at Lusaka via Johannesburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 37m.

How far is it from Bloemfontein to Lusaka?

The distance between Bloemfontein and Lusaka is 1581 km. The road distance is 1956.9 km.

How do I travel from Bloemfontein to Lusaka without a car?

The best way to get from Bloemfontein to Lusaka without a car is to bus via Johannesburg which takes 26h 37m and costs $85 - $150.

How long does it take to get from Bloemfontein to Lusaka?

It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Bloemfontein to Lusaka, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bloemfontein to Lusaka bus from?

Bloemfontein to Lusaka bus services, operated by Eagle Liner, depart from Bloemfontein station.

Bus or fly from Bloemfontein to Lusaka?

The best way to get from Bloemfontein to Lusaka is to fly which takes 4h 36m and costs $270 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus via Johannesburg, which costs $85 - $150 and takes 26h 37m.

Where does the Bloemfontein to Lusaka bus arrive?

Bloemfontein to Lusaka bus services, operated by Eagle Liner, arrive at Johannesburg station.

Can I drive from Bloemfontein to Lusaka?

Yes, the driving distance between Bloemfontein to Lusaka is 1957 km. It takes approximately 21h 1m to drive from Bloemfontein to Lusaka.

Where can I stay near Lusaka?

There are 349+ hotels available in Lusaka.

Bloemfontein to Lusaka - 7 ways to travel via plane, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from Bloemfontein to Lusaka by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, taxi, bus, or car train

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Fly from Bram Fischer International Airport
best
1. Fly from Bram Fischer International Airport (BFN) to Lusaka (LUN)plane BFN - LUN
4h 36m
$277–698
Bus via Bloemfontein
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bloemfontein to Johannesburgbus
2. Take the bus from 77 Nugget St to Intercity Bus Terminusbus
32h 24m
$84–152
Bus via Johannesburg
1. Take the bus from Bloemfontein to Johannesburgbus
2. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Lusakabus
26h 37m
$86–148
Drive 1,956.9 km
1. Drive from Bloemfontein to Lusakacar 1,956.9 km
21h 1m
$288–415
Taxi to Kimberley, fly
1. Take the taxi from Bloemfontein to Kimberley (KIM)taxi
2. Fly from Kimberley (KIM) to Lusaka (LUN)plane KIM - LUN
6h 24m
$320–697
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bloemfontein to Johannesburgbus
2. Take the bus from Park Station to Intercity Bus Terminusbus
30h 40m
$110–132
Car train, drive
1. Take the car train from Bloemfontein to Hennenmancartrain 74013
2. Drive from Hennenman to Lusakacar
21h 46m
$267–388

Bram Fischer International Airport (BFN) to Lusaka (LUN) flights

32Weekly Planes

4h 58mAverage Duration

$241Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,581.1 km
Duration: 4h 36m

What companies run services between Bloemfontein, South Africa and Lusaka, Zambia?

CemAir, South African Airways, and three other airlines fly from Bram Fischer International Airport (BFN) to Lusaka (LUN) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bloemfontein to Lusaka via Johannesburg and Johannesburg in around 26h 37m.

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