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How to get fromEast London to Lusakaby plane, bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or train

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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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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from East London (ELS) to Lusaka (LUN)plane plane ELS - LUN
    5h 1m
    $334–895

  2. Bus via Johannesburg

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from East London Stn to Johannesburgbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Lusakabus bus
    33h 41m
    $92–158

  3. Drive  2,510 km

    1. Drive from East London to Lusakacar car 2,510 km
    27h 25m
    $369–532

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from East London Stn to Johannesburgbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Park Station to Intercity Bus Terminusbus bus
    37h 45m
    $121–142

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from East London to Pretoriabus bus
    2. Take the train from Pretoria to Parktrain train
    3. Take the bus from 77 Nugget St to Intercity Bus Terminusbus bus
    44h 43m
    $97–182

East London (ELS) to Lusaka (LUN) flights

Calendar29Weekly Planes
Duration5h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$303Cheapest 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?

Airlink, Safair, and three 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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