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

The cheapest way to get from Kinshasa to Lusaka is to bus which costs $140 - $190 and takes 2 days 12h.

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

The fastest way to get from Kinshasa to Lusaka is to fly which takes 8h 32m and costs $410 - $1,100.

Is there a direct bus between Kinshasa and Lusaka?

No, there is no direct bus from Kinshasa to Lusaka. However, there are services departing from Kinshasa and arriving at Lusaka via Gamek Terminal, Windhoek and Katima Mulilo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 12h.

How far is it from Kinshasa to Lusaka?

The distance between Kinshasa and Lusaka is 1914 km. The road distance is 2747.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Kinshasa to Lusaka without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 12h and costs $140 - $190.

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

It takes approximately 8h 32m to get from Kinshasa to Lusaka, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kinshasa to Lusaka bus from?

Kinshasa to Lusaka bus services, operated by Macon, depart from Kinshasa station.

Bus or fly from Kinshasa to Lusaka?

The best way to get from Kinshasa to Lusaka is to fly which takes 8h 32m and costs $410 - $1,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $140 - $190 and takes 2 days 12h.

Where does the Kinshasa to Lusaka bus arrive?

Kinshasa to Lusaka bus services, operated by Macon, arrive at Luanda station.

What is the time difference between Kinshasa and Lusaka?

Lusaka is 1h ahead of Kinshasa. It is currently 11:43 AM in Kinshasa and 12:43 PM in Lusaka.

Can I drive from Kinshasa to Lusaka?

Yes, the driving distance between Kinshasa to Lusaka is 2747 km. It takes approximately 46h 22m to drive from Kinshasa to Lusaka.

Where can I stay near Lusaka?

There are 354+ hotels available in Lusaka.

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

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

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Fly to Lusaka
best
1. Fly from Kinshasa International Airport (FIH) to Lusaka (LUN)plane FIH - LUN
8h 32m
$414–1,031
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kinshasa to Luandabus
2. Take the bus from Gamek Terminal to Windhoekbus
3. Take the bus from Windhoek to Katima Mulilobus
4. Take the bus from Katima Mulilo to Lusakabus
2d 12h
$146–188
Drive 2,747.3 km
1. Drive from Kinshasa to Lusakacar 2,747.3 km
46h 22m
$403–583
Fly to Lubumbashi International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Kinshasa International Airport (FIH) to Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM)plane FIH - FBM
2. Take the bus from Lubumbashi to Intercity Bus Terminusbus
11h 42m
Bus via Windhoek
1. Take the bus from Kinshasa to Luandabus
2. Take the bus from Gamek Terminal to Windhoekbus
3. Take the bus from Soweto Market to Katima Mulilobus
4. Take the bus from Katima Mulilo to Lusakabus
3d 4h
$187–222

Kinshasa International Airport (FIH) to Lusaka (LUN) flights

15Weekly Planes

10h 38mAverage Duration

$357Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,913.6 km
Duration: 8h 32m

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

South African Airways, Ethiopian Airlines, and five other airlines fly from Kinshasa International Airport (FIH) to Lusaka (LUN) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kinshasa to Lusaka via Luanda, Gamek Terminal, Windhoek, Windhoek, and Katima Mulilo in around 2d 12h.

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