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How to get fromLubumbashi to Matadiby plane, train, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Lubumbashi to Matadi by plane, train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Fly to Kinshasa International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM) to Kinshasa International Airport (FIH)plane plane FBM - FIH
    2. Take the train from Kiseno to Mataditrain train
    11h 14m
    $306–360

  2. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Lubumbashi to Intercity Bus Terminusbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lusaka to Katima Mulilobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Katima Mulilo to Windhoekbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Windhoek to Gamek Terminalbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Luanda to Lufubus bus
    6. Take the taxi from Lufu to Mataditaxi taxi
    2d 18h

  3. Drive  2,366 km

    1. Drive from Lubumbashi to Matadicar car 2,366 km
    39h 18m

  4. Fly to Muanda, drive

    1. Fly from Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM) to Muanda (MNB)plane plane FBM - MNB
    2. Drive from Muanda (MNB) to Matadicar car
    18h 47m

Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM) to Kinshasa International Airport (FIH) flights

Calendar26Weekly Planes
Duration3h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$246Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,929.6 km
  • Duration: 11h 14m

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

There is no direct connection from Lubumbashi to Matadi. However, you can take the taxi to Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM) airport, fly to Kinshasa International Airport (FIH), take the taxi to Kiseno, then take the train to Matadi. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Intercity Bus Terminus, take the bus to Katima Mulilo, take the bus to Windhoek, walk to Windhoek, take the bus to Gamek Terminal, take the taxi to Luanda, take the bus to Lufu, then take the taxi to Matadi.

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