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

The cheapest way to get from Botswana to Zambia is to bus via Francistown which costs $42 and takes 24h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Botswana to Zambia is to fly which takes 2h 7m and costs $380 - $1,500.

Is there a direct bus between Botswana and Zambia?

No, there is no direct bus from Botswana to Zambia. However, there are services departing from Gaborone Bus Rank and arriving at Intercity Bus Terminal via Francistown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 15m.

How far is it from Botswana to Zambia?

The distance between Botswana and Zambia is 764 km. The road distance is 1422.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Botswana to Zambia without a car is to bus which takes 23h 15m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from Botswana to Zambia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Botswana to Zambia bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Botswana to Zambia?

The best way to get from Botswana to Zambia is to fly which takes 4h 34m and costs $460 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 23h 15m.

Where does the Botswana to Zambia bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Botswana to Zambia?

Yes, the driving distance between Botswana to Zambia is 1423 km. It takes approximately 16h 2m to drive from Botswana to Zambia.

Where can I stay near Zambia?

There are 350+ hotels available in Zambia.

Botswana to Zambia - 7 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Botswana to Zambia by plane, bus, or car

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Fly Maun Airport to Lusaka
best
1. Fly from Maun Airport (MUB) to Lusaka (LUN)plane MUB - LUN
4h 34m
$462–708
Bus via Francistown
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Gaborone to Phillip Matante Drbus
2. Take the bus from Phillip Matante Dr to Inter-City Bus Terminusbus
24h 8m
$42
Bus
1. Take the bus from Gaborone Bus Rank to Francistown Bus Rankbus
2. Take the bus from Francistown to Intercity Bus Terminalbus
23h 15m
Drive 1,422.6 km
1. Drive from Gaborone to Lusakacar 1,422.6 km
16h 2m
$200–289
Fly Gaborone to Ndola
1. Fly from Gaborone (GBE) to Ndola (NLA)plane GBE - NLA
5h 3m
$270–698
Fly Maun Airport to Ndola
1. Fly from Maun Airport (MUB) to Ndola (NLA)plane MUB - NLA
2h 7m
$382–1,466
Fly Gaborone to Lusaka
1. Fly from Gaborone (GBE) to Lusaka (LUN)plane GBE - LUN
2h 20m
$310–555

Maun Airport (MUB) to Lusaka (LUN) flights

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5h 31mAverage Duration

$355Cheapest Price

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Distance: 764.3 km
Duration: 4h 34m

What companies run services between Botswana and Zambia?

Proflight Zambia, Airlink, and four other airlines fly from Maun Airport (MUB) to Lusaka (LUN) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gaborone Bus Rank to Intercity Bus Terminal via Francistown in around 23h 15m.

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