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There are 3 ways to get from Lubumbashi to Dakar by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Blaise Diagne International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM) to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)plane plane FBM - DSS
    2. Take the bus from Dakar AIBD to Dakarbus bus
    25h 16m
    $475–1,129

  2. Drive  8,173.3 km

    1. Drive from Lubumbashi to Dakarcar car 8,173.3 km
    5d 15h
    $1,244–1,796

  3. Fly to Banjul, bus

    1. Fly from Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM) to Banjul (BJL)plane plane FBM - BJL
    2. Take the bus from Banjul to Dakarbus bus
    30h 49m
    $791–1,950

Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM) to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration24h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$451Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5,784.5 km
  • Duration: 25h 16m

What companies run services between Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo and Dakar, Senegal?

There is no direct connection from Lubumbashi to Dakar. However, you can take the taxi to Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM) airport, fly to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS), walk to Dakar AIBD, take the bus to Dakar, walk to Cardinal Hyacinthe Thiandoum, then take the bus to Place de la nation. Alternatively, you can drive from Lubumbashi to Dakar in around 5d 15h.

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