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How to get fromKenya to Lubumbashiby plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Kenya to Lubumbashi by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly from Kisumu International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Kisumu International Airport (KIS) to Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM)plane plane KIS - FBM
    6h 22m
    $338–984

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Nairobi to Ubungo Intl Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal to Lubumbashibus bus
    46h 45m
    $69–100

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Nairobi to Moshibus bus
    2. Take the train from Moshi to Dar es Salaamtrain train
    3. Take the train from Dar es salaam to Mbeyatrain train
    4. Take the bus from Mbeya to Lubumbashibus bus
    2d 7h

  4. Drive  2,277.5 km

    1. Drive from Nairobi to Lubumbashicar car 2,277.5 km
    38h 45m
    $263–379

  5. Fly from Mombasa

    1. Fly from Mombasa (MBA) to Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM)plane plane MBA - FBM
    5h 32m
    $584–841

  6. Fly from Eldoret International Airport

    1. Fly from Eldoret International Airport (EDL) to Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM)plane plane EDL - FBM
    6h 25m
    $487–1,356

  7. Bus via Nairobi

    1. Take the bus from Nairobi to Dar es Salaambus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal to Lubumbashibus bus
    2d

Kisumu International Airport (KIS) to Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM) flights

Calendar3Weekly Planes
Duration6h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$319Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,523.3 km
  • Duration: 6h 22m

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

Kenya Airways flies from Kisumu International Airport (KIS) to Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM) 3 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nairobi to Lubumbashi via Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal in around 46h 45m.

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