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How to get fromKigoma to Lusakaby car, plane, bus, or train

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

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  1. Drive to Bujumbura, fly

    best
    1. Drive from Kigoma to Bujumbura (BJM)car car
    2. Fly from Bujumbura (BJM) to Lusaka (LUN)plane plane BJM - LUN
    11h 57m
    $464–1,188

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kigoma to Dar es Salaambus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal to Intercity Bus Terminusbus bus
    2d
    $80–87

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Kigoma to Dar es Salaamtrain train
    2. Take the train from Dar es salaam to Serenjetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Serenje to Lusakabus bus
    3d 15h

  4. Drive 1,668.2 km

    1. Drive from Kigoma to Lusakacar car 1,668.2 km
    29h 42m
    $245–354

  5. Fly from Kigoma

    1. Fly from Kigoma (TKQ) to Lusaka (LUN)plane plane TKQ - LUN
    8h 15m
    $485–746

Bujumbura (BJM) to Lusaka (LUN) flights

Calendar10Weekly Planes
Duration11h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$403Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Kigoma to Lusaka.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,596.9 km
  • Duration: 11h 57m

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) 4 times a week.

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