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

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

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

The fastest way to get from Kinshasa to Zambia is to fly and drive which takes 4h 57m and costs $290 - $340.

Is there a direct bus between Kinshasa and Zambia?

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.

How far is it from Kinshasa to Zambia?

The distance between Kinshasa and Zambia is 1724 km. The road distance is 2747.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Kinshasa to Zambia 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 Zambia?

It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Kinshasa to Zambia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kinshasa to Zambia bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Kinshasa to Zambia?

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 $440 - $800 and takes 8h 32m.

Where does the Kinshasa to Zambia bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Kinshasa and Zambia?

Zambia is 1h ahead of Kinshasa. It is currently 1:56 AM in Kinshasa and 2:56 AM in Zambia.

Can I drive from Kinshasa to Zambia?

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

Where can I stay near Zambia?

There are 355+ hotels available in Zambia.

Kinshasa to Zambia - 6 ways to travel via plane, car, and bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Kinshasa to Zambia by plane, car, or bus

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Fly to Lubumbashi International Airport, drive
best
1. Fly from Kinshasa International Airport (FIH) to Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM)plane FIH - FBM
2. Drive from Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM) to Chingolacar
4h 57m
$296–336
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
$145–187
Drive 2,747.3 km
1. Drive from Kinshasa to Lusakacar 2,747.3 km
46h 22m
$403–583
Fly to Lusaka
1. Fly from Kinshasa International Airport (FIH) to Lusaka (LUN)plane FIH - LUN
8h 32m
$444–781
Fly to Ndola
1. Fly from Kinshasa International Airport (FIH) to Ndola (NLA)plane FIH - NLA
6h 50m
$384–1,354
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
$191–220

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

18Weekly Planes

2h 30mAverage Duration

$117Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,724.2 km
Duration: 4h 57m

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) 3 times a day.

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