What is the cheapest way to get from Kigoma to Lusaka?

The cheapest way to get from Kigoma to Lusaka is to bus which costs $79 - $84 and takes 2 days 0h.

What is the fastest way to get from Kigoma to Lusaka?

The fastest way to get from Kigoma to Lusaka is to fly which takes 8h 15m and costs $600 - $1,300.

Is there a direct bus between Kigoma and Lusaka?

No, there is no direct bus from Kigoma to Lusaka. However, there are services departing from Kigoma and arriving at Intercity Bus Terminus via Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 0h.

How far is it from Kigoma to Lusaka?

The distance between Kigoma and Lusaka is 1597 km. The road distance is 1667.8 km.

How do I travel from Kigoma to Lusaka without a car?

The best way to get from Kigoma to Lusaka without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 0h and costs $79 - $84.

How long does it take to get from Kigoma to Lusaka?

It takes approximately 9h 17m to get from Kigoma to Lusaka, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kigoma to Lusaka bus from?

Kigoma to Lusaka bus services, operated by Saratoga, depart from Kigoma station.

Bus or fly from Kigoma to Lusaka?

The best way to get from Kigoma to Lusaka is to bus which takes 2 days 0h and costs $79 - $84. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $600 - $1,300 and takes 8h 15m.

Where does the Kigoma to Lusaka bus arrive?

Kigoma to Lusaka bus services, operated by Saratoga, arrive at Dar es Salaam station.

What is the time difference between Kigoma and Lusaka?

Lusaka is 1h behind Kigoma. It is currently 9:22 PM in Kigoma and 8:22 PM in Lusaka.

Can I drive from Kigoma to Lusaka?

Yes, the driving distance between Kigoma to Lusaka is 1668 km. It takes approximately 29h 25m to drive from Kigoma to Lusaka.

Where can I stay near Lusaka?

There are 361+ hotels available in Lusaka.

Kigoma to Lusaka - 5 ways to travel via train, car, plane, and bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Kigoma to Lusaka by car, plane, bus, or train

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Drive to Bujumbura, fly
best
1. Drive from Kigoma to Bujumbura (BJM)car
2. Fly from Bujumbura (BJM) to Lusaka (LUN)plane BJM - LUN
9h 17m
$474–838
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kigoma to Dar es Salaambus
2. Take the bus from Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal to Intercity Bus Terminusbus
2d
$80–83
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Kigoma to Dar es Salaamtrain
2. Take the train from Dar es salaam to Serenjetrain
3. Take the bus from Serenje to Lusakabus
3d 15h
Drive 1,667.8 km
1. Drive from Kigoma to Lusakacar 1,667.8 km
29h 25m
$245–354
Fly from Kigoma
1. Fly from Kigoma (TKQ) to Lusaka (LUN)plane TKQ - LUN
8h 15m
$635–1,246

Bujumbura (BJM) to Lusaka (LUN) flights

13Weekly Planes

8h 35mAverage Duration

$413Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Kigoma to Lusaka.

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Distance: 1,596.9 km
Duration: 9h 17m

What companies run services between Kigoma, Tanzania and Lusaka, Zambia?

You can take a bus from Kigoma to Intercity Bus Terminus via Dar es Salaam and Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal in around 2d. Alternatively, Air Tanzania and Zambia Airways fly from Kigoma (TKQ) to Lusaka (LUN) 3 times a week.

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