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How to get fromJohannesburg to Zambezi Riverby plane, car, bus, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Johannesburg to Zambezi River by plane, car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly to Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport (HRE)plane plane JNB - HRE
    2. Drive from Harare-Airport-HRE to Zambezi Rivercar car
    11h 53m
    $233–418

  2. Drive 1,658.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Johannesburg to Zambezi Rivercar car 1,658.2 km
    20h 53m
    $232–335

  3. Bus, drive, train via Aldeia Necungas

    1. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Blantyrebus bus
    2. Drive from Blantyre to Aldeia Necungascar car
    3. Take the train from Aldeia Necungas to Chuezatrain train
    4. Drive from Chueza to Zambezi Rivercar car
    41h 57m

  4. Fly to Chimoio, drive

    1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Chimoio (VPY)plane plane JNB - VPY
    2. Drive from Chimoio (VPY) to Zambezi Rivercar car
    14h 16m
    $293–608

  5. Fly to Chileka International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Chileka International Airport (BLZ)plane plane JNB - BLZ
    2. Drive from Chileka International Airport (BLZ) to Zambezi Rivercar car
    14h 7m
    $458–758

  6. Bus, drive, train

    1. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Blantyrebus bus
    2. Drive from Blantyre to Chuezacar car
    3. Take the train from Chueza to Sinjoltrain train
    4. Drive from Sinjol to Zambezi Rivercar car
    42h 53m

  7. Bus, train, drive

    1. Take the bus from Kerk St to Karl Max Avbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Maputo to Tetebus bus
    3. Take the train from Moatize to Sinjoltrain train
    4. Drive from Sinjol to Zambezi Rivercar car
    2d 14h

Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport (HRE) flights

Calendar106Weekly Planes
Duration1h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$45Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,582.8 km
  • Duration: 11h 53m

What companies run services between Johannesburg, South Africa and Zambezi River, Sofala, Mozambique?

There is no direct connection from Johannesburg to Zambezi River. However, you can take the taxi to Johannesburg-Airport-JNB airport, fly to Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport (HRE), then drive to Zambezi River. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Johannesburg to Zambezi River via Blantyre, Aldeia Necungas, and Chueza in around 41h 57m.

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