What is the cheapest way to get from Botswana to Lubumbashi?

The cheapest way to get from Botswana to Lubumbashi is to drive which costs $190 - $280 and takes 23h 48m.

What is the fastest way to get from Botswana to Lubumbashi?

The fastest way to get from Botswana to Lubumbashi is to fly which takes 5h 1m and costs $260 - $750.

Is there a direct bus between Botswana and Lubumbashi?

No, there is no direct bus from Botswana to Lubumbashi. However, there are services departing from Gaborone Bus Rank and arriving at Lubumbashi via Francistown and Intercity Bus Terminus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 55m.

How far is it from Botswana to Lubumbashi?

The distance between Botswana and Lubumbashi is 1475 km. The road distance is 1966.6 km.

How do I travel from Botswana to Lubumbashi without a car?

The best way to get from Botswana to Lubumbashi without a car is to bus which takes 32h 55m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Botswana to Lubumbashi?

It takes approximately 5h 1m to get from Botswana to Lubumbashi, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Botswana to Lubumbashi bus from?

Botswana to Lubumbashi bus services, operated by Khanda Express, depart from Gaborone Bus Rank station.

Bus or fly from Botswana to Lubumbashi?

The best way to get from Botswana to Lubumbashi is to fly which takes 5h 1m and costs $260 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 32h 55m.

Where does the Botswana to Lubumbashi bus arrive?

Botswana to Lubumbashi bus services, operated by Khanda Express, arrive at Francistown Bus Rank station.

Can I drive from Botswana to Lubumbashi?

Yes, the driving distance between Botswana to Lubumbashi is 1967 km. It takes approximately 23h 48m to drive from Botswana to Lubumbashi.

Where can I stay near Lubumbashi?

There are 29+ hotels available in Lubumbashi.

Botswana to Lubumbashi - 4 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

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

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Fly from Gaborone
best
1. Fly from Gaborone (GBE) to Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM)plane GBE - FBM
5h 1m
$264–703
Drive 1,966.6 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Gaborone to Lubumbashicar 1,966.6 km
23h 48m
$193–279
Bus
1. Take the bus from Gaborone Bus Rank to Francistown Bus Rankbus
2. Take the bus from Francistown to Intercity Bus Terminalbus
3. Take the bus from Intercity Bus Terminus to Lubumbashibus
32h 55m
Fly from Maun Airport
1. Fly from Maun Airport (MUB) to Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM)plane MUB - FBM
20h 25m
$454–1,224

Gaborone (GBE) to Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM) flights

27Weekly Planes

5h 2mAverage Duration

$229Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,474.9 km
Duration: 5h 1m

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

South African Airways and Airlink fly from Gaborone (GBE) to Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gaborone Bus Rank to Lubumbashi via Francistown and Intercity Bus Terminus in around 32h 55m.

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