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

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There are 8 ways to get from Durban to Lusaka by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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  1. Fly from King Shaka International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Lusaka (LUN)plane plane DUR - LUN
    6h 50m
    $362–464

  2. Bus via Durban

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Durban to Johannesburgbus bus
    2. Take the bus from 77 Nugget St to Intercity Bus Terminusbus bus
    34h 45m
    $79–162

  3. Bus via Johannesburg

    1. Take the bus from Durban Bus Stn to Johannesburgbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Lusakabus bus
    29h 27m
    $82–150

  4. Drive  2,106.2 km

    1. Drive from Durban to Lusakacar car 2,106.2 km
    23h 36m
    $309–447

  5. Bus to Pietermaritzburg, fly

    1. Take the bus from Durban Bus Stn to Burger Stbus bus
    2. Fly from Pietermaritzburg (PZB) to Lusaka (LUN)plane plane PZB - LUN
    8h 26m
    $306–768

  6. Bus to Richards Bay, fly

    1. Take the bus from Durban to Richards Baybus bus
    2. Fly from Richards Bay (RCB) to Lusaka (LUN)plane plane RCB - LUN
    9h 22m
    $281–708

  7. Bus to Margate, fly

    1. Take the bus from Durban Station to Margate Retirement Villagebus bus
    2. Fly from Margate (MGH) to Lusaka (LUN)plane plane MGH - LUN
    11h 59m
    $255–657

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Durban Bus Stn to Johannesburgbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Park Station to Intercity Bus Terminusbus bus
    33h 30m
    $110–133

King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Lusaka (LUN) flights

Calendar33Weekly Planes
Duration5h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$209Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,666.5 km
  • Duration: 6h 50m

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

Airlink, South African Airways, and four other airlines fly from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Lusaka (LUN) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Durban Bus Stn to Lusaka via Johannesburg and Johannesburg in around 29h 27m.

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