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How to get fromCape Town to Lubumbashiby plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Cape Town to Lubumbashi by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM)plane plane CPT - FBM
    6h 13m
    $371–525

  2. Bus via Cape Town

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cape Town to Johannesburgbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Park Station to Lubumbashibus bus
    2d 4h
    $121–135

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cape Town Stn to Park Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Park Station to Lubumbashibus bus
    2d 2h
    $132–169

  4. Drive 3,501 km

    1. Drive from Cape Town to Lubumbashicar car 3,501 km
    38h 22m
    $489–706

  5. Drive via Bellville 3,480.5 km

    1. Drive from Bellville to Lubumbashicar car 3,480.5 km
    38h 54m
    $484–704

Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM) flights

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration6h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$354Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,678.5 km
  • Duration: 6h 13m

What companies run services between Cape Town, South Africa and Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo?

South African Airways, Airlink, and Safair fly from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cape Town Stn to Lubumbashi via Park Station in around 2d 2h.

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