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

The cheapest way to get from East London to Zambia is to bus via Johannesburg which costs $95 - $160 and takes 35h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from East London to Zambia is to fly which takes 5h 1m and costs $320 - $850.

Is there a direct bus between East London and Zambia?

No, there is no direct bus from East London to Zambia. However, there are services departing from East London Stn and arriving at Lusaka via Johannesburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 57m.

How far is it from East London to Zambia?

The distance between East London and Zambia is 2004 km. The road distance is 2510.1 km.

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

The best way to get from East London to Zambia without a car is to bus via Johannesburg which takes 35h 57m and costs $95 - $160.

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

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

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

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

Bus or fly from East London to Zambia?

The best way to get from East London to Zambia is to fly which takes 5h 1m and costs $320 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus via Johannesburg, which costs $95 - $160 and takes 35h 57m.

Where does the East London to Zambia bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from East London to Zambia?

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

Where can I stay near Zambia?

There are 357+ hotels available in Zambia.

East London to Zambia - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from East London to Zambia by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or train

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Fly to Lusaka
best
1. Fly from East London (ELS) to Lusaka (LUN)plane ELS - LUN
5h 1m
$324–845
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 39m
$96–183
Bus via Johannesburg
1. Take the bus from East London Stn to Johannesburgbus
2. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Lusakabus
35h 57m
$98–159
Drive 2,510.1 km
1. Drive from East London to Lusakacar 2,510.1 km
27h 25m
$369–532
Fly to Ndola
1. Fly from East London (ELS) to Ndola (NLA)plane ELS - NLA
5h 19m
$474–1,218
Bus
1. Take the bus from East London Stn to Johannesburgbus
2. Take the bus from Park Station to Intercity Bus Terminusbus
40h 1m
$122–143

East London (ELS) to Lusaka (LUN) flights

33Weekly Planes

5h 34mAverage Duration

$298Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from East London to Zambia.

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

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

CemAir, South African Airways, and four other airlines fly from East London (ELS) to Lusaka (LUN) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from East London Stn to Lusaka via Johannesburg and Johannesburg in around 35h 57m.

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