There are 5 ways to get from Kinshasa to Livingstone by plane, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport
best- Fly from Kinshasa International Airport (FIH) to Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport (LVI)plane FIH - LVI
11h 10m$493–1,353Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kinshasa to Luandabus
- Take the bus from Gamek Terminal to Windhoekbus
- Take the bus from Windhoek to Katima Mulilobus
- Take the bus from Katima Mulilo to Livingstonebus
2d 5h$116–158Drive 2,728.3 km
- Drive from Kinshasa to Livingstonecar 2,728.3 km
38h 48m$401–579Fly to Victoria Falls Airport
- Fly from Kinshasa International Airport (FIH) to Victoria Falls Airport (VFA)plane FIH - VFA
11h 13m$421–1,163Fly to Kasane, bus
- Fly from Kinshasa International Airport (FIH) to Kasane (BBK)plane FIH - BBK
- Take the bus from Kazungula to Livingstonebus
14h 38m$553–1,563
Kinshasa International Airport (FIH) to Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport (LVI) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kinshasa to Livingstone is to bus which costs $110 - $160 and takes 2 days 5h.
The fastest way to get from Kinshasa to Livingstone is to fly which takes 11h 10m and costs $490 - $1,400.
No, there is no direct bus from Kinshasa to Livingstone. However, there are services departing from Kinshasa and arriving at Livingstone via Gamek Terminal, Windhoek and Katima Mulilo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 5h.
The distance between Kinshasa and Livingstone is 1898 km. The road distance is 2728.3 km.
The best way to get from Kinshasa to Livingstone without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 5h and costs $110 - $160.
It takes approximately 11h 10m to get from Kinshasa to Livingstone, including transfers.
Kinshasa to Livingstone bus services, operated by Macon, depart from Kinshasa station.
The best way to get from Kinshasa to Livingstone is to fly which takes 11h 10m and costs $490 - $1,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $160 and takes 2 days 5h.
Kinshasa to Livingstone bus services, operated by Macon, arrive at Luanda station.
Livingstone is 1h ahead of Kinshasa. It is currently 10:36 PM in Kinshasa and 11:36 PM in Livingstone.
What companies run services between Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo and Livingstone, Zambia?
South African Airways, Airlink, and Kenya Airways fly from Kinshasa International Airport (FIH) to Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport (LVI) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kinshasa to Livingstone via Luanda, Gamek Terminal, Windhoek, Windhoek, and Katima Mulilo in around 2d 5h.
- Website
- kenya-airways.com
Flights from Kinshasa International Airport to Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport via Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 30m
- When
- Monday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $500–1,500
- Website
- flysaa.com
Flights from Kinshasa International Airport to Victoria Falls Airport via Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 40m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $370–1,100
- Phone
- +244 923 169 920
- [email protected]
- Website
- macontransp.com
Bus from Kinshasa to Luanda
- Ave. Duration
- 11h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14–20
- Schedules at
- macontransp.com
- Single
- $14–20
Bus from Gamek Terminal to Windhoek
- Ave. Duration
- 25h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $27–40
- Schedules at
- macontransp.com
- Single
- $27–40
- Phone
- +27 (0)21 380 4400
- [email protected]
- Website
- Intercape
Bus from Windhoek to Katima Mulilo
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 37m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–65
- Website
- Intercape
- Saver
- $50
- Flexi
- $54
- Full Flexi
- $60
- Phone
- +260 961806060
- [email protected]
- Website
- Unlimited Gifts Limited
Bus from Katima Mulilo to Livingstone
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $15
- Website
- Unlimited Gifts Limited
Bus from Kazungula to Livingstone
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $5
- Website
- Unlimited Gifts Limited
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Kinshasa to Livingstone is 2728 km. It takes approximately 38h 48m to drive from Kinshasa to Livingstone.
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