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How to get fromKitwe to Lubumbashiby bus, plane, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Kitwe to Lubumbashi by bus, plane, train, or car

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  1. Bus, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Kitwe to Ndolabus bus
    2. Fly from Ndola (NLA) to Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM)plane plane NLA - FBM
    2h 58m

  2. Drive  187.8 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kitwe to Lubumbashicar car 187.8 km
    2h 32m
    $28–40

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kitwe to Lusakabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Intercity Bus Terminus to Lubumbashibus bus
    15h 40m

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Kitwe to Lusakatrain train Kafue
    2. Take the bus from Intercity Bus Terminus to Lubumbashibus bus
    24h 43m

  5. Bus via Power Tools Bus Station

    1. Take the bus from Power Tools Bus Station to Intercity Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Intercity Bus Terminus to Lubumbashibus bus
    17h 18m

Ndola (NLA) to Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM) flights

Calendar5Weekly Planes
Duration42 minAverage Duration
Ticket$242Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Kitwe to Lubumbashi.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 276.5 km
  • Duration: 2h 58m

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

You can take a bus from Kitwe to Lubumbashi via Lusaka and Intercity Bus Terminus in around 15h 40m.

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