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How to get fromKinshasa to Lubumbashiby plane, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Kinshasa to Lubumbashi by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Kinshasa International Airport (FIH) to Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM)plane plane FIH - FBM
    2h 3m
    $288–328

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kinshasa to Luandabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Gamek Terminal to Windhoekbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Windhoek to Katima Mulilobus bus
    4. Take the bus from Katima Mulilo to Lusakabus bus
    5. Take the bus from Intercity Bus Terminus to Lubumbashibus bus
    2d 21h

  3. Drive 2,197.5 km

    1. Drive from Kinshasa to Lubumbashicar car 2,197.5 km
    38h 56m

  4. Bus via Windhoek

    1. Take the bus from Kinshasa to Luandabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Gamek Terminal to Windhoekbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Soweto Market to Katima Mulilobus bus
    4. Take the bus from Katima Mulilo to Lusakabus bus
    5. Take the bus from Intercity Bus Terminus to Lubumbashibus bus
    3d 13h

Kinshasa International Airport (FIH) to Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration2h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$245Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,583 km
  • Duration: 2h 3m

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

Ethiopian Airlines flies from Kinshasa International Airport (FIH) to Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kinshasa to Lubumbashi via Luanda, Gamek Terminal, Windhoek, Windhoek, Katima Mulilo, and Intercity Bus Terminus in around 2d 21h.

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