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

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There are 10 ways to get from Durban to Zambia by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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  1. Fly King Shaka International Airport to Lusaka

    best
    1. Fly from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Lusaka (LUN)plane plane DUR - LUN
    6h 50m
    $355–466

  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
    $79–161

  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
    $82–149

  4. Drive  2,106.2 km

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

  5. Fly King Shaka International Airport to Ndola

    1. Fly from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Ndola (NLA)plane plane DUR - NLA
    7h 8m
    $345–929

  6. Bus to Pietermaritzburg, fly to Lusaka

    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
    $296–818

  7. Bus to Pietermaritzburg, fly to Ndola

    1. Take the bus from Durban Bus Stn to Burger Stbus bus
    2. Fly from Pietermaritzburg (PZB) to Ndola (NLA)plane plane PZB - NLA
    7h 59m
    $326–891

  8. Fly King Shaka International Airport to Lubumbashi International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM)plane plane DUR - FBM
    2. Drive from Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM) to Chingolacar car
    9h 10m
    $347–491

  9. Fly King Shaka International Airport to Kamuzu International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Kamuzu International Airport (LLW)plane plane DUR - LLW
    2. Drive from Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) to Chipatacar car
    9h 1m
    $464–661

  10. 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
    $111–133

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

Calendar36Weekly Planes
Duration5h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$216Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,666.5 km
  • Duration: 6h 50m

What companies run services between Durban, South Africa and 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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