There are 4 ways to get from Lusaka to Benguela by plane, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Lusaka (LUN) to Catumbela Airport (CBT)plane LUN - CBT
12h 55m$611–1,577Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Lusaka to Katima Mulilobus
- Take the bus from Katima Mulilo to Windhoekbus
- Take the bus from Windhoek to Benguelabus
41h 24m$110–139Drive 2,307.1 km
- Drive from Lusaka to Benguelacar 2,307.1 km
29h 13m$339–489Bus via Windhoek
- Take the bus from Lusaka to Katima Mulilobus
- Take the bus from Katima Mulilo to Soweto Marketbus
- Take the bus from Windhoek to Benguelabus
2d 9h$157–171
Lusaka (LUN) to Catumbela Airport (CBT) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lusaka to Benguela is to bus which costs $110 - $140 and takes 41h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Lusaka to Benguela is to fly which takes 12h 55m and costs $600 - $1,600.
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.
The distance between Lusaka and Benguela is 1684 km. The road distance is 2307.1 km.
The best way to get from Lusaka to Benguela without a car is to bus which takes 41h 24m and costs $110 - $140.
It takes approximately 12h 55m to get from Lusaka to Benguela, including transfers.
Lusaka to Benguela bus services, operated by Mazhandu Family Bus Service, depart from Lusaka station.
The best way to get from Lusaka to Benguela is to fly which takes 12h 55m and costs $600 - $1,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $140 and takes 41h 24m.
Lusaka to Benguela bus services, operated by Mazhandu Family Bus Service, arrive at Katima Mulilo station.
Benguela is 1h behind Lusaka. It is currently 1:38 PM in Lusaka and 12:38 PM in Benguela.
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) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lusaka to Benguela via Katima Mulilo, Windhoek, and Windhoek in around 41h 24m.
- Website
- taag.com
Flights from Lusaka to Catumbela Airport via Johannesburg, Luanda
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 35m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $550–1,500
Flights from Lusaka to Catumbela Airport via Livingstone, Windhoek, Luanda
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 45m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $470–1,900
- Phone
- +260 961806060
- [email protected]
- Website
- Unlimited Gifts Limited
Bus from Lusaka to Katima Mulilo
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $44
- Website
- Unlimited Gifts Limited
Bus from Lusaka to Katima Mulilo
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $44
- Website
- Unlimited Gifts Limited
- Phone
- +27 (0)21 380 4400
- [email protected]
- Website
- Intercape
Bus from Katima Mulilo to Windhoek
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 38m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–65
- Website
- Intercape
- Saver
- $50
- Flexi
- $53
- Full Flexi
- $60
- Phone
- +244 923 169 920
- [email protected]
- Website
- macontransp.com
Bus from Windhoek to Benguela
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 31m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–30
- Schedules at
- macontransp.com
- Single
- $21–30
Bus from Windhoek to Benguela
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 31m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–30
- Schedules at
- macontransp.com
- Single
- $21–30
- Phone
- +263 77 480 2748
- Website
- Timboon Coaches
Bus from Katima Mulilo to Soweto Market
- Ave. Duration
- 26h 31m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $85–88
- Website
- Timboon Coaches
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Lusaka to Benguela is 2307 km. It takes approximately 29h 13m to drive from Lusaka to Benguela.
There are four+ hotels available in Benguela.








