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

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There are 5 ways to get from Francistown to Zambia 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 53m
    $289–537

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Francistown to Intercity Bus Terminusbus bus
    12h
    $26

  3. Drive 988.7 km

    1. Drive from Francistown to Lusakacar car 988.7 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 Kafuecar car
    20h 19m
    $388–652

  5. Drive, fly to Ndola

    1. Drive from Francistown to Bulawayo (BUQ)car car
    2. Fly from Bulawayo (BUQ) to Ndola (NLA)plane plane BUQ - NLA
    8h 50m
    $469–1,270

Bulawayo (BUQ) to Lusaka (LUN) flights

Calendar18Weekly Planes
Duration4h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$68Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Francistown to Zambia.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 759.3 km
  • Duration: 5h 53m

What companies run services between Francistown, Botswana and 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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