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

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

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Lusaka (LUN)plane plane CPT - LUN
    4h 57m
    $367–548

  2. Bus via Cape Town

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cape Town to Johannesburgbus bus
    2. Take the bus from 77 Nugget St to Intercity Bus Terminusbus bus
    44h 52m
    $87–162

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cape Town Stn to Park Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Lusakabus bus
    37h 37m
    $107–184

  4. Drive 2,957 km

    1. Drive from Cape Town to Lusakacar car 2,957 km
    30h 42m
    $434–627

  5. Drive via Bellville 2,936.5 km

    1. Drive from Bellville to Lusakacar car 2,936.5 km
    31h 14m
    $434–654

Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Lusaka (LUN) flights

Calendar34Weekly Planes
Duration5h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$230Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,338.5 km
  • Duration: 4h 57m

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

Proflight Zambia, Airlink, and two other airlines fly from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Lusaka (LUN) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cape Town Stn to Lusaka via Park Station and Johannesburg in around 37h 37m.

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