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How to get fromLubumbashi to Maputoby plane, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Lubumbashi to Maputo by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Maputo International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM) to Maputo International Airport (MPM)plane plane FBM - MPM
    5h 43m
    $354–907

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Lubumbashi to Park Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Maputobus bus
    41h 35m
    $114–123

  3. Drive 2,246 km

    1. Drive from Lubumbashi to Maputocar car 2,246 km
    28h 42m
    $275–398

  4. Fly to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM) to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP)plane plane FBM - MQP
    2. Drive from Nelspruit-Airport-MQP to Maputocar car
    7h 54m
    $322–812

  5. Bus via Karl Max Av

    1. Take the bus from Lubumbashi to Park Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kerk St to Karl Max Avbus bus
    43h 49m
    $124–159

Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM) to Maputo International Airport (MPM) flights

Calendar25Weekly Planes
Duration6h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$312Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,696.4 km
  • Duration: 5h 43m

What companies run services between Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo and Maputo, Mozambique?

Airlink, South African Airways, and two other airlines fly from Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM) to Maputo International Airport (MPM) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lubumbashi to Maputo via Park Station and Johannesburg in around 41h 35m.

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