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How to get fromJohannesburg to Chipataby plane, car, bus, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Johannesburg to Chipata by plane, car, bus, or taxi

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  1. Fly to Kamuzu International Airport, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Kamuzu International Airport (LLW)plane plane JNB - LLW
    2. Drive from Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) to Chipatacar car
    5h
    $332–672

  2. Bus via Kitwe

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Johanneburg to Kitwebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Power Tools Bus Stn to Chipata Bus Stnbus bus
    43h
    $59–70

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Lusakabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Intercity Bus Terminus to Chipatabus bus
    29h 40m
    $94–153

  4. Drive 1,866.3 km

    1. Drive from Johannesburg to Chipatacar car 1,866.3 km
    21h 23m
    $274–396

  5. Fly to Mfuwe Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Mfuwe Airport (MFU)plane plane JNB - MFU
    2. Take the taxi from Mfuwe Airport (MFU) to Chipatataxi taxi
    6h 19m
    $643–937

  6. Bus via Park Station

    1. Take the bus from Park Station to Intercity Bus Terminusbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Intercity Bus Terminus to Chipatabus bus
    34h
    $114–138

Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) flights

Calendar16Weekly Planes
Duration3h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$254Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,680.7 km
  • Duration: 5h

What companies run services between Johannesburg, South Africa and Chipata, Zambia?

You can take a bus from Johannesburg to Chipata via Lusaka and Intercity Bus Terminus in around 29h 40m.

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