What is the cheapest way to get from Kenya to Lubumbashi?

The cheapest way to get from Kenya to Lubumbashi is to bus which costs $65 - $100 and takes 46h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kenya to Lubumbashi?

The fastest way to get from Kenya to Lubumbashi is to fly which takes 5h 12m and costs $330 - $900.

Is there a direct bus between Kenya and Lubumbashi?

No, there is no direct bus from Kenya to Lubumbashi. However, there are services departing from Nairobi and arriving at Lubumbashi via Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 46h 45m.

How far is it from Kenya to Lubumbashi?

The distance between Kenya and Lubumbashi is 1592 km. The road distance is 2277.5 km.

How do I travel from Kenya to Lubumbashi without a car?

The best way to get from Kenya to Lubumbashi without a car is to bus which takes 46h 45m and costs $65 - $100.

How long does it take to get from Kenya to Lubumbashi?

It takes approximately 5h 12m to get from Kenya to Lubumbashi, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kenya to Lubumbashi bus from?

Kenya to Lubumbashi bus services, operated by Marangu Luxury Shuttles, depart from Nairobi station.

Bus or fly from Kenya to Lubumbashi?

The best way to get from Kenya to Lubumbashi is to fly which takes 5h 12m and costs $330 - $900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $100 and takes 46h 45m.

Where does the Kenya to Lubumbashi bus arrive?

Kenya to Lubumbashi bus services, operated by Marangu Luxury Shuttles, arrive at Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal station.

What is the time difference between Kenya and Lubumbashi?

Lubumbashi is 1h behind Kenya. It is currently 6:36 PM in Kenya and 5:36 PM in Lubumbashi.

Can I drive from Kenya to Lubumbashi?

Yes, the driving distance between Kenya to Lubumbashi is 2278 km. It takes approximately 38h 45m to drive from Kenya to Lubumbashi.

Where can I stay near Lubumbashi?

There are 29+ hotels available in Lubumbashi.

Kenya to Lubumbashi - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 8 ways to get from Kenya to Lubumbashi by plane, bus, train, or car

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Fly from Mombasa
best
1. Fly from Mombasa (MBA) to Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM)plane MBA - FBM
5h 12m
$334–891
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nairobi to Ubungo Intl Bus Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal to Lubumbashibus
46h 45m
$69–100
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Nairobi to Moshibus
2. Take the train from Moshi to Dar es Salaamtrain
3. Take the train from Dar es salaam to Mbeyatrain
4. Take the bus from Mbeya to Lubumbashibus
2d 7h
Drive 2,277.5 km
1. Drive from Nairobi to Lubumbashicar 2,277.5 km
38h 45m
$263–379
Fly from Kisumu International Airport
1. Fly from Kisumu International Airport (KIS) to Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM)plane KIS - FBM
6h 22m
$349–935
Fly from Eldoret International Airport
1. Fly from Eldoret International Airport (EDL) to Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM)plane EDL - FBM
6h 25m
$377–956
Fly from Nairobi
1. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM)plane NBO - FBM
5h 29m
$425–768
Bus via Nairobi
1. Take the bus from Nairobi to Dar es Salaambus
2. Take the bus from Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal to Lubumbashibus
2d

Mombasa (MBA) to Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM) flights

11Weekly Planes

6h 3mAverage Duration

$308Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,592.3 km
Duration: 5h 12m

What companies run services between Kenya and Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo?

Kenya Airways, Ethiopian Airlines, and Skyward Express fly from Mombasa (MBA) to Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nairobi to Lubumbashi via Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal in around 46h 45m.

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