There are 3 ways to get from Johannesburg to Lobito by plane, bus, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Catumbela Airport (CBT)plane JNB - CBT
10h 58m$473–1,182Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Johannesburg to Windhoekbus
- Take the bus from Windhoek to Benguelabus
44h 12m$174–218Drive 2,711.3 km
- Drive from Johannesburg to Lobitocar 2,711.3 km
32h 3m$379–547
Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Catumbela Airport (CBT) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Johannesburg to Lobito is to bus which costs $170 - $220 and takes 44h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Johannesburg to Lobito is to fly which takes 10h 58m and costs $470 - $1,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Johannesburg to Lobito. However, there are services departing from Johannesburg and arriving at Benguela via Windhoek. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 44h 12m.
The distance between Johannesburg and Lobito is 2209 km. The road distance is 2711.3 km.
The best way to get from Johannesburg to Lobito without a car is to bus which takes 44h 12m and costs $170 - $220.
It takes approximately 10h 58m to get from Johannesburg to Lobito, including transfers.
Johannesburg to Lobito bus services, operated by Mushima Tours and Transfers, depart from Johannesburg station.
The best way to get from Johannesburg to Lobito is to fly which takes 10h 58m and costs $470 - $1,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $170 - $220 and takes 44h 12m.
Johannesburg to Lobito bus services, operated by Mushima Tours and Transfers, arrive at Windhoek station.
Lobito is 1h behind Johannesburg. It is currently 4:38 PM in Johannesburg and 3:38 PM in Lobito.
What companies run services between Johannesburg, South Africa and Lobito, Angola?
TAAG Angola Airlines, Airlink, and two other airlines fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Catumbela Airport (CBT) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Johannesburg to Lobito via Windhoek, Windhoek, and Benguela in around 44h 12m.
- Website
- taag.com
Flights from Johannesburg International Airport to Catumbela Airport via Luanda
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $380–1,400
Flights from Johannesburg International Airport to Catumbela Airport via Capetown, Luanda
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 15m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $420–1,600
Flights from Johannesburg International Airport to Catumbela Airport via Maputo, Luanda
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 55m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $400–1,500
Flights from Johannesburg International Airport to Catumbela Airport via Windhoek, Luanda
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $380–1,500
- Phone
- +264 81 331 5475
- Website
- facebook.com
Bus from Johannesburg to Windhoek
- Ave. Duration
- 24h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $90–120
- Website
- https://www.facebook.com/MushimaNamibia/
- Phone
- +244 923 169 920
- [email protected]
- Website
- macontransp.com
Bus from Windhoek to Benguela
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 31m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–30
- Schedules at
- macontransp.com
- Single
- $21–30
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Johannesburg to Lobito is 2711 km. It takes approximately 32h 3m to drive from Johannesburg to Lobito.
There are four+ hotels available in Lobito.