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How to get fromJohannesburg to Copperbeltby plane, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Johannesburg to Copperbelt by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Ndola

    best
    1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Ndola (NLA)plane plane JNB - NLA
    2h 52m
    $326–1,244

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Johanneburg to Kitwebus bus
    27h
    $35

  3. Drive 1,917.2 km

    1. Drive from Johannesburg to Kitwecar car 1,917.2 km
    22h 26m
    $282–407

  4. Fly to Lubumbashi International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM)plane plane JNB - FBM
    2. Drive from Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM) to Chililabombwecar car
    4h 38m
    $280–424

  5. Bus via Ndola

    1. Take the bus from 156 Pritchard St to Central Bus Stnbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ndola to Kitwebus bus
    28h 56m

Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Ndola (NLA) flights

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration3h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$295Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,492.8 km
  • Duration: 2h 52m

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

Airlink, Proflight Zambia, and Kenya Airways fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Ndola (NLA) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Juldan Motors operates a bus from Johanneburg to Kitwe twice a week. Tickets cost $35 and the journey takes 27h.

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