What is the cheapest way to get from Livingstone to Solwezi?

The cheapest way to get from Livingstone to Solwezi is to bus via Lusaka which costs $40 - $65 and takes 17h 37m.

What is the fastest way to get from Livingstone to Solwezi?

The fastest way to get from Livingstone to Solwezi is to fly which takes 4h 46m and costs $500 - $750.

Is there a direct bus between Livingstone and Solwezi?

No, there is no direct bus from Livingstone to Solwezi. However, there are services departing from Livingstone and arriving at Solwezi via Kazungula and Kitwe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 23m.

How far is it from Livingstone to Solwezi?

The distance between Livingstone and Solwezi is 640 km. The road distance is 1054.9 km.

How do I travel from Livingstone to Solwezi without a car?

The best way to get from Livingstone to Solwezi without a car is to bus via Lusaka which takes 17h 37m and costs $35 - $70.

How long does it take to get from Livingstone to Solwezi?

It takes approximately 4h 46m to get from Livingstone to Solwezi, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Livingstone to Solwezi bus from?

Livingstone to Solwezi bus services, operated by Mazhandu Family Bus Service, depart from Livingstone station.

Bus or fly from Livingstone to Solwezi?

The best way to get from Livingstone to Solwezi is to fly which takes 4h 46m and costs $500 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 17h 23m.

Where does the Livingstone to Solwezi bus arrive?

Livingstone to Solwezi bus services, operated by Mazhandu Family Bus Service, arrive at Kazungula station.

Can I drive from Livingstone to Solwezi?

Yes, the driving distance between Livingstone to Solwezi is 1055 km. It takes approximately 15h 2m to drive from Livingstone to Solwezi.

Where can I stay near Solwezi?

There are 13+ hotels available in Solwezi.

Livingstone to Solwezi - 6 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Livingstone to Solwezi by plane, bus, or car

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport (LVI) to Solwezi (SLI)plane LVI - SLI
4h 46m
$507–721
Bus via Lusaka
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Livingstone to Lusakabus
2. Take the bus from Lusaka to Solwezibus
17h 37m
$39–70
Bus
1. Take the bus from Livingstone to Kazungulabus
2. Take the bus from Kazungula to Kitwebus
3. Take the bus from Kitwe to Solwezibus
17h 23m
Drive 1,054.9 km
1. Drive from Livingstone to Solwezicar 1,054.9 km
15h 2m
$155–224
Bus via Lusaka #2
1. Take the bus from Livingstone to Intercity Bus Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from Lusaka to Solwezibus
17h 37m
$42–60
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Livingstone Bus Terminus to Power Tools Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Kitwe to Solwezibus
21h 47m

Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport (LVI) to Solwezi (SLI) flights

11Weekly Planes

6h 6mAverage Duration

$491Cheapest Price

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Distance: 640.4 km
Duration: 4h 46m

What companies run services between Livingstone, Zambia and Solwezi, Zambia?

Proflight Zambia and Zambia Airways fly from Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport (LVI) to Solwezi (SLI) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Livingstone to Solwezi via Kazungula, Kazungula, and Kitwe in around 17h 23m.

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