There are 3 ways to get from Lusaka to Batoka by bus, train, or car
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lusaka to Batoka is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Lusaka to Batoka is to drive which takes 3h 47m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Lusaka to Batoka. However, there are services departing from Lusaka and arriving at Choma via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Lusaka to Batoka. However, there are services departing from Lusaka and arriving at Choma via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 35m.
The distance between Lusaka and Batoka is 317 km. The road distance is 256.7 km.
The best way to get from Lusaka to Batoka without a car is to bus which takes 4h 16m and costs $55 - $70.
It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Lusaka to Batoka, including transfers.
Lusaka to Batoka bus services, operated by Mazhandu Family Bus Service, depart from Lusaka station.
Lusaka to Batoka train services, operated by Zambia Railways Ltd, depart from Lusaka station.
The best way to get from Lusaka to Batoka is to bus which takes 4h 16m and costs $55 - $70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $40 - $60 and takes 11h 35m.
What companies run services between Lusaka, Zambia and Batoka, Zambia?
Mazhandu Family Bus Service operates a bus from Lusaka to Choma every 3 hours. Tickets cost $19 and the journey takes 3h 50m. Alternatively, Zambia Railways Ltd operates a train from Lusaka to Choma once a week. Tickets cost $4–7 and the journey takes 11h 8m.
- Phone
- +260-765-211826
- [email protected]
- Website
- zrl.com.zm
Train from Lusaka to Choma
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 8m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Schedules at
- zrl.com.zm
- Phone
- +260 961806060
- [email protected]
- Website
- facebook.com
Bus from Lusaka to Choma
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $19
- Website
- https://www.facebook.com/Uglmazhandu/
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More Questions & Answers
Lusaka to Batoka bus services, operated by Mazhandu Family Bus Service, arrive at Choma station.
Lusaka to Batoka train services, operated by Zambia Railways Ltd, arrive at Choma station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lusaka to Batoka is 257 km. It takes approximately 3h 47m to drive from Lusaka to Batoka.


