There are 6 ways to get from Kinshasa to Zambia by plane, car, or bus
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 Lubumbashi International Airport, drive
best- Fly from Kinshasa International Airport (FIH) to Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM)plane FIH - FBM
- Drive from Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM) to Chingolacar
4h 37m$296–346Bus
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 Lusakabus
2d 12h$146–188Drive 2,747.3 km
- Drive from Kinshasa to Lusakacar 2,747.3 km
46h 22m$403–583Fly to Lusaka
- Fly from Kinshasa International Airport (FIH) to Lusaka (LUN)plane FIH - LUN
8h 32m$424–781Fly to Ndola
- Fly from Kinshasa International Airport (FIH) to Ndola (NLA)plane FIH - NLA
5h 45m$164–704Bus via Windhoek
- Take the bus from Kinshasa to Luandabus
- Take the bus from Gamek Terminal to Windhoekbus
- Take the bus from Soweto Market to Katima Mulilobus
- Take the bus from Katima Mulilo to Lusakabus
3d 4h$187–222
Kinshasa International Airport (FIH) to Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kinshasa to Zambia is to bus which costs $140 - $190 and takes 2 days 12h.
The fastest way to get from Kinshasa to Zambia is to fly and drive which takes 4h 37m and costs $290 - $350.
No, there is no direct bus from Kinshasa to Zambia. 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.
The distance between Kinshasa and Zambia is 1724 km. The road distance is 2747.3 km.
The best way to get from Kinshasa to Zambia without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 12h and costs $140 - $190.
It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Kinshasa to Zambia, including transfers.
Kinshasa to Zambia bus services, operated by Macon, depart from Kinshasa station.
The best way to get from Kinshasa to Zambia is to bus which takes 2 days 12h and costs $140 - $190. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $420 - $800 and takes 8h 32m.
Kinshasa to Zambia bus services, operated by Macon, arrive at Luanda station.
Zambia is 1h ahead of Kinshasa. It is currently 9:36 AM in Kinshasa and 10:36 AM in Zambia.
What companies run services between Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo and Zambia?
You can take a bus from Kinshasa to Lusaka via Luanda, Gamek Terminal, Windhoek, Windhoek, and Katima Mulilo in around 2d 12h. Alternatively, South African Airways, Airlink, and two other airlines fly from Kinshasa International Airport (FIH) to Lusaka (LUN) twice daily.
- Website
- ethiopianairlines.com
Flights from Kinshasa International Airport to Lubumbashi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–260
Flights from Kinshasa International Airport to Lusaka via Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 45m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $400–1,200
- Website
- kenya-airways.com
Flights from Kinshasa International Airport to Lusaka via Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 55m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $400–1,200
Flights from Kinshasa International Airport to Ndola via Lubumbashi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Sunday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $120–1,300
- Website
- caacongo.com
Flights from Kinshasa International Airport to Lubumbashi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–600
- Website
- flysaa.com
Flights from Kinshasa International Airport to Lusaka via Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 50m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $380–1,100
Flights from Kinshasa International Airport to Lusaka via Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 45m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $400–1,200
- 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
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
- $53
- Full Flexi
- $59
- Phone
- +260 961806060
- [email protected]
- Website
- Unlimited Gifts Limited
Bus from Katima Mulilo to Lusaka
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $45
- Website
- Unlimited Gifts Limited
Bus from Katima Mulilo to Lusaka
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $45
- Website
- Unlimited Gifts Limited
- Phone
- +263 77 480 2748
- Website
- Timboon Coaches
Bus from Soweto Market to Katima Mulilo
- Ave. Duration
- 26h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $80–90
- Website
- Timboon Coaches
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Italy Travel Guides, Is ride-sharing platform BlaBlaCar right for you?, and Travelling to and around Russia for the 2018 FIFA World Cup - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Kinshasa to Zambia is 2747 km. It takes approximately 46h 22m to drive from Kinshasa to Zambia.
There are 372+ hotels available in Zambia.








