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

The cheapest way to get from Bukavu to Lubumbashi is to bus which costs $130 - $210 and takes 3 days 0h.

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

The fastest way to get from Bukavu to Lubumbashi is to bus and fly which takes 11h 39m and costs $410 - $800.

Is there a direct bus between Bukavu and Lubumbashi?

No, there is no direct bus from Bukavu to Lubumbashi. However, there are services departing from Rusizi Bus Stn and arriving at Lubumbashi via Nyabugogo Bus Stn, Numak Complex, Kampala and Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 0h.

How far is it from Bukavu to Lubumbashi?

The distance between Bukavu and Lubumbashi is 1372 km. The road distance is 1556.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Bukavu to Lubumbashi without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 3 days 10h and costs $180 - $220.

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

It takes approximately 11h 39m to get from Bukavu to Lubumbashi, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bukavu to Lubumbashi bus from?

Bukavu to Lubumbashi bus services, operated by Volcano Express Ltd, depart from Rusizi Bus Stn station.

Where does the Bukavu to Lubumbashi bus arrive?

Bukavu to Lubumbashi bus services, operated by Volcano Express Ltd, arrive at Nyabugogo Bus Stn station.

Can I drive from Bukavu to Lubumbashi?

Yes, the driving distance between Bukavu to Lubumbashi is 1556 km. It takes approximately 36h 55m to drive from Bukavu to Lubumbashi.

Where can I stay near Lubumbashi?

There are 31+ hotels available in Lubumbashi.

Bukavu to Lubumbashi - 6 ways to travel via bus, plane, car, and ferry

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There are 6 ways to get from Bukavu to Lubumbashi by bus, plane, car, or ferry

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Bus, fly to Lubumbashi International Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Rusizi Bus Stn to Nyabugogo Bus Stnbus
2. Fly from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM)plane KGL - FBM
11h 39m
$414–758
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rusizi Bus Stn to Nyabugogo Bus Stnbus
2. Take the bus from Nyabugogo Bus Stn to Trinity Bus Terminalbus
3. Take the bus from Kampala to Ubungo Intl Bus Terminalbus
4. Take the bus from Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal to Lubumbashibus
3d
$137–204
Drive 1,556.1 km
1. Drive from Bukavu to Lubumbashicar 1,556.1 km
36h 55m
$163–235
Bus, fly to Ndola, drive
1. Take the bus from Rusizi Bus Stn to Nyabugogo Bus Stnbus
2. Fly from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Ndola (NLA)plane KGL - NLA
3. Drive from Ndola (NLA) to Lubumbashicar
15h 1m
$355–846
Bus via Nairobi
1. Take the bus from Rusizi Bus Stn to Nyabugogo Bus Stnbus
2. Take the bus from Nyabugogo Bus Park to Duruma Rdbus
3. Take the bus from Nairobi to Ubungo Intl Bus Terminalbus
4. Take the bus from Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal to Lubumbashibus
3d 3h
$170–208
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Bukavu to Gomaferry
2. Take the bus from Goma to Kampalabus
3. Take the bus from Kampala to Dar es Salaambus
4. Take the bus from Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal to Lubumbashibus
3d 10h
$189–220

Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM) flights

6Weekly Planes

7h 26mAverage Duration

$325Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,372.4 km
Duration: 11h 39m

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

You can take a vehicle from Bukavu to Lubumbashi via Rusizi Bus Stn, Nyabugogo Bus Stn, Trinity Bus Terminal, Numak Complex, Kisenyi Taxi Park, Kampala, and Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal in around 3d.

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