What is the cheapest way to get from East London to Lusaka?

The cheapest way to get from East London to Lusaka is to bus via Johannesburg which costs $90 - $160 and takes 33h 41m.

What is the fastest way to get from East London to Lusaka?

The fastest way to get from East London to Lusaka is to fly which takes 5h 1m and costs $330 - $900.

Is there a direct bus between East London and Lusaka?

No, there is no direct bus from East London to Lusaka. However, there are services departing from East London Stn and arriving at Lusaka via Johannesburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 41m.

How far is it from East London to Lusaka?

The distance between East London and Lusaka is 2004 km. The road distance is 2510 km.

How do I travel from East London to Lusaka without a car?

The best way to get from East London to Lusaka without a car is to bus via Johannesburg which takes 33h 41m and costs $90 - $160.

How long does it take to get from East London to Lusaka?

It takes approximately 5h 1m to get from East London to Lusaka, including transfers.

Where do I catch the East London to Lusaka bus from?

East London to Lusaka bus services, operated by Greyhound ZA, depart from East London Stn station.

Bus or fly from East London to Lusaka?

The best way to get from East London to Lusaka is to fly which takes 5h 1m and costs $330 - $900. Alternatively, you can bus via Johannesburg, which costs $90 - $160 and takes 33h 41m.

Where does the East London to Lusaka bus arrive?

East London to Lusaka bus services, operated by Greyhound ZA, arrive at Johannesburg station.

Can I drive from East London to Lusaka?

Yes, the driving distance between East London to Lusaka is 2510 km. It takes approximately 27h 25m to drive from East London to Lusaka.

Where can I stay near Lusaka?

There are 386+ hotels available in Lusaka.

East London to Lusaka - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from East London to Lusaka by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or train

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Fly
best
1. Fly from East London (ELS) to Lusaka (LUN)plane ELS - LUN
5h 1m
$334–895
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from East London to Pretoriabus
2. Take the train from Pretoria to Parktrain
3. Take the bus from 77 Nugget St to Intercity Bus Terminusbus
44h 43m
$91–181
Bus via Johannesburg
1. Take the bus from East London Stn to Johannesburgbus
2. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Lusakabus
33h 41m
$92–158
Drive 2,510 km
1. Drive from East London to Lusakacar 2,510 km
27h 25m
$369–532
Bus
1. Take the bus from East London Stn to Johannesburgbus
2. Take the bus from Park Station to Intercity Bus Terminusbus
37h 45m
$121–142

East London (ELS) to Lusaka (LUN) flights

31Weekly Planes

5h 14mAverage Duration

$302Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,003.6 km
Duration: 5h 1m

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

CemAir, South African Airways, and five other airlines fly from East London (ELS) to Lusaka (LUN) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from East London Stn to Lusaka via Johannesburg and Johannesburg in around 33h 41m.

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