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How to get fromLake Tanganyika to Lusakaby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Lake Tanganyika to Lusaka by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Bujumbura

    best
    1. Fly from Bujumbura (BJM) to Lusaka (LUN)plane plane BJM - LUN
    8h 29m
    $434–1,105

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Kigoma to Dar es Salaamtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal to Intercity Bus Terminusbus bus
    2d 20h
    $78–91

  3. Drive 1,668.2 km

    1. Drive from Kigoma to Lusakacar car 1,668.2 km
    29h 42m
    $245–354

  4. Fly from Kalemie Airport

    1. Fly from Kalemie Airport (FMI) to Lusaka (LUN)plane plane FMI - LUN
    25h 54m
    $328–1,071

  5. Train, bus via Serenje

    1. Take the train from Kigoma to Dar es Salaamtrain train
    2. Take the train from Dar es salaam to Serenjetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Serenje to Lusakabus bus
    3d 15h

Bujumbura (BJM) to Lusaka (LUN) flights

Calendar10Weekly Planes
Duration11h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$403Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Lake Tanganyika to Lusaka.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,361 km
  • Duration: 8h 29m

What companies run services between Lake Tanganyika, Tanzania and Lusaka, Zambia?

Ethiopian Airlines, Kenya Airways, and Zambia Airways fly from Bujumbura (BJM) to Lusaka (LUN) once daily.

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