What is the cheapest way to get from Lusaka to Benguela?

The cheapest way to get from Lusaka to Benguela is to bus which costs $110 - $140 and takes 41h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lusaka to Benguela?

The fastest way to get from Lusaka to Benguela is to fly which takes 12h 55m and costs $700 - $1,700.

Is there a direct bus between Lusaka and Benguela?

No, there is no direct bus from Lusaka to Benguela. However, there are services departing from Lusaka and arriving at Benguela via Katima Mulilo and Windhoek. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41h 24m.

How far is it from Lusaka to Benguela?

The distance between Lusaka and Benguela is 1684 km. The road distance is 2307.1 km.

How do I travel from Lusaka to Benguela without a car?

The best way to get from Lusaka to Benguela without a car is to bus which takes 41h 24m and costs $110 - $140.

How long does it take to get from Lusaka to Benguela?

It takes approximately 12h 55m to get from Lusaka to Benguela, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lusaka to Benguela bus from?

Lusaka to Benguela bus services, operated by Mazhandu Family Bus Service, depart from Lusaka station.

Bus or fly from Lusaka to Benguela?

The best way to get from Lusaka to Benguela is to fly which takes 12h 55m and costs $700 - $1,700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $140 and takes 41h 24m.

Where does the Lusaka to Benguela bus arrive?

Lusaka to Benguela bus services, operated by Mazhandu Family Bus Service, arrive at Katima Mulilo station.

What is the time difference between Lusaka and Benguela?

Benguela is 1h behind Lusaka. It is currently 4:16 AM in Lusaka and 3:16 AM in Benguela.

Can I drive from Lusaka to Benguela?

Yes, the driving distance between Lusaka to Benguela is 2307 km. It takes approximately 29h 13m to drive from Lusaka to Benguela.

Where can I stay near Benguela?

There are four+ hotels available in Benguela.

Lusaka to Benguela - 5 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Lusaka to Benguela by plane, bus, or car

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Fly from Lusaka
best
1. Fly from Lusaka (LUN) to Catumbela Airport (CBT)plane LUN - CBT
12h 55m
$711–1,677
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lusaka to Katima Mulilobus
2. Take the bus from Katima Mulilo to Windhoekbus
3. Take the bus from Windhoek to Benguelabus
41h 24m
$110–139
Drive 2,307.1 km
1. Drive from Lusaka to Benguelacar 2,307.1 km
29h 13m
$339–489
Drive to Lower Zambezi Royal Airport, fly
1. Drive from Lusaka to Lower Zambezi Royal Airport (RYL)car
2. Fly from Lower Zambezi Royal Airport (RYL) to Catumbela Airport (CBT)plane RYL - CBT
36h 8m
$552–1,572
Bus via Windhoek
1. Take the bus from Lusaka to Katima Mulilobus
2. Take the bus from Katima Mulilo to Soweto Marketbus
3. Take the bus from Windhoek to Benguelabus
2d 9h
$152–173

Lusaka (LUN) to Catumbela Airport (CBT) flights

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13h 10mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,683.7 km
Duration: 12h 55m

What companies run services between Lusaka, Zambia and Benguela, Angola?

South African Airways, Airlink, and two other airlines fly from Lusaka (LUN) to Catumbela Airport (CBT) 5 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lusaka to Benguela via Katima Mulilo, Windhoek, and Windhoek in around 41h 24m.

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