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

The cheapest way to get from Lubumbashi to Bulawayo is to drive which costs $240 - $360 and takes 16h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lubumbashi to Bulawayo is to drive and fly which takes 5h 31m and costs $350 - $1,200.

Is there a direct bus between Lubumbashi and Bulawayo?

No, there is no direct bus from Lubumbashi to Bulawayo. However, there are services departing from Lubumbashi and arriving at Bulawayo via Intercity Bus Terminus and Harare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 52m.

How far is it from Lubumbashi to Bulawayo?

The distance between Lubumbashi and Bulawayo is 1482 km. The road distance is 1340.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Lubumbashi to Bulawayo without a car is to bus which takes 23h 52m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 23h 52m to get from Lubumbashi to Bulawayo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lubumbashi to Bulawayo bus from?

Lubumbashi to Bulawayo bus services, operated by SR Classic Coach, depart from Lubumbashi station.

Bus or fly from Lubumbashi to Bulawayo?

The best way to get from Lubumbashi to Bulawayo is to bus which takes 23h 52m and costs . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $430 - $1,200 and takes 18h 49m.

Where does the Lubumbashi to Bulawayo bus arrive?

Lubumbashi to Bulawayo bus services, operated by SR Classic Coach, arrive at Intercity Bus Terminus station.

Can I drive from Lubumbashi to Bulawayo?

Yes, the driving distance between Lubumbashi to Bulawayo is 1340 km. It takes approximately 16h 46m to drive from Lubumbashi to Bulawayo.

Where can I stay near Bulawayo?

There are 114+ hotels available in Bulawayo.

Lubumbashi to Bulawayo - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Lubumbashi to Bulawayo by bus, train, car, or plane

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Lubumbashi to Intercity Bus Terminusbus
2. Take the bus from Intercity Bus Terminus to RoadPortbus
3. Take the bus from Harare to Bulawayobus
23h 52m
Drive 1,340.2 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Lubumbashi to Bulawayocar 1,340.2 km
16h 46m
$245–354
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Lubumbashi to Intercity Bus Terminusbus
2. Take the train from Lusaka to Livingstonetrain
3. Take the train from Victoria Falls to Bulawayotrain
45h 2m
Fly from Lubumbashi International Airport
1. Fly from Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM) to Bulawayo (BUQ)plane FBM - BUQ
18h 49m
$432–1,152
Bus via Inter-City Bus Terminus
1. Take the bus from Lubumbashi to Intercity Bus Terminusbus
2. Take the bus from Intercity Bus Terminus to RoadPortbus
3. Take the bus from RoadPort to Inter-City Bus Terminusbus
24h 36m
Drive to Ndola, fly
1. Drive from Lubumbashi to Ndola (NLA)car
2. Fly from Ndola (NLA) to Bulawayo (BUQ)plane NLA - BUQ
5h 31m
$355–1,188

Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM) to Bulawayo (BUQ) flights

8Weekly Planes

18h 22mAverage Duration

$375Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,482.4 km
Duration: 23h 52m

What companies run services between Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo and Bulawayo, Zimbabwe?

You can take a bus from Lubumbashi to Bulawayo via Intercity Bus Terminus, RoadPort, and Harare in around 23h 52m. Alternatively, Airlink, Ethiopian Airlines, and Fastjet fly from Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM) to Bulawayo (BUQ) once daily.

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