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How to get fromFrancistown to Lusakaby car, plane, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Francistown to Lusaka by car, plane, or bus

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  1. Drive, fly to Lusaka

    best
    1. Drive from Francistown to Bulawayo (BUQ)car car
    2. Fly from Bulawayo (BUQ) to Lusaka (LUN)plane plane BUQ - LUN
    5h 43m
    $349–577

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Francistown to Intercity Bus Terminusbus bus
    12h
    $25

  3. Drive  988.6 km

    1. Drive from Francistown to Lusakacar car 988.6 km
    11h 13m
    $145–210

  4. Drive, fly to Kariba Airport

    1. Drive from Francistown to Bulawayo (BUQ)car car
    2. Fly from Bulawayo (BUQ) to Kariba Airport (KAB)plane plane BUQ - KAB
    3. Drive from Kariba Airport (KAB) to Lusakacar car
    21h 1m
    $334–462

Bulawayo (BUQ) to Lusaka (LUN) flights

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration4h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$74Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Francistown to Lusaka.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 759.3 km
  • Duration: 5h 43m

What companies run services between Francistown, Botswana and Lusaka, Zambia?

Noko Travel & Tours operates a bus from Francistown to Intercity Bus Terminus twice a week, and the journey takes 12h. Two other operators also service this route.

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