What is the cheapest way to get from Lobito to Lubumbashi?

The cheapest way to get from Lobito to Lubumbashi is to drive which costs $60 - $95 and takes 30h 54m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lobito to Lubumbashi?

The fastest way to get from Lobito to Lubumbashi is to fly which takes 14h 26m and costs $390 - $1,300.

Is there a direct bus between Lobito and Lubumbashi?

No, there is no direct bus from Lobito to Lubumbashi. However, there are services departing from Benguela and arriving at Lubumbashi via Windhoek, Katima Mulilo and Intercity Bus Terminus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 3h.

How far is it from Lobito to Lubumbashi?

The distance between Lobito and Lubumbashi is 1559 km. The road distance is 1912.8 km.

How do I travel from Lobito to Lubumbashi without a car?

The best way to get from Lobito to Lubumbashi without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 3h and costs .

How long does it take to get from Lobito to Lubumbashi?

It takes approximately 14h 26m to get from Lobito to Lubumbashi, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lobito to Lubumbashi bus from?

Lobito to Lubumbashi bus services, operated by Macon, depart from Benguela station.

Bus or fly from Lobito to Lubumbashi?

The best way to get from Lobito to Lubumbashi is to fly which takes 14h 26m and costs $390 - $1,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 2 days 3h.

Where does the Lobito to Lubumbashi bus arrive?

Lobito to Lubumbashi bus services, operated by Macon, arrive at Windhoek station.

What is the time difference between Lobito and Lubumbashi?

Lubumbashi is 1h ahead of Lobito. It is currently 12:45 PM in Lobito and 1:45 PM in Lubumbashi.

Can I drive from Lobito to Lubumbashi?

Yes, the driving distance between Lobito to Lubumbashi is 1913 km. It takes approximately 30h 54m to drive from Lobito to Lubumbashi.

Where can I stay near Lubumbashi?

There are 29+ hotels available in Lubumbashi.

Lobito to Lubumbashi - 4 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Lobito to Lubumbashi by plane, bus, or car

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Catumbela Airport (CBT) to Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM)plane CBT - FBM
14h 26m
$390–1,259
Drive 1,912.8 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Lobito to Lubumbashicar 1,912.8 km
30h 54m
$64–92
Bus
1. Take the bus from Benguela to Windhoekbus
2. Take the bus from Windhoek to Katima Mulilobus
3. Take the bus from Katima Mulilo to Lusakabus
4. Take the bus from Intercity Bus Terminus to Lubumbashibus
2d 3h
Bus via Windhoek
1. Take the bus from Benguela to Windhoekbus
2. Take the bus from Soweto Market to Katima Mulilobus
3. Take the bus from Katima Mulilo to Lusakabus
4. Take the bus from Intercity Bus Terminus to Lubumbashibus
2d 21h

Catumbela Airport (CBT) to Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM) flights

8Weekly Planes

14h 51mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,559.2 km
Duration: 14h 26m

What companies run services between Lobito, Angola and Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo?

TAAG Angola Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Catumbela Airport (CBT) to Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Lobito to Lubumbashi via Benguela, Windhoek, Windhoek, Katima Mulilo, and Intercity Bus Terminus in around 2d 3h.

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