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

The cheapest way to get from Lusaka to Bukavu is to bus which costs $120 - $230 and takes 3 days 0h.

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

The fastest way to get from Lusaka to Bukavu is to fly which takes 14h 5m and costs $340 - $850.

Is there a direct bus between Lusaka and Bukavu?

No, there is no direct bus from Lusaka to Bukavu. However, there are services departing from Intercity Bus Terminus and arriving at Rusizi Bus Stn via Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal, Duruma Rd and Nyabugogo Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 23h.

How far is it from Lusaka to Bukavu?

The distance between Lusaka and Bukavu is 1468 km.

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

It takes approximately 14h 5m to get from Lusaka to Bukavu, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lusaka to Bukavu bus from?

Lusaka to Bukavu bus services, operated by SR Classic Coach, depart from Intercity Bus Terminus station.

Bus or fly from Lusaka to Bukavu?

The best way to get from Lusaka to Bukavu is to fly which takes 14h 5m and costs $340 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $150 - $200 and takes 2 days 23h.

Where does the Lusaka to Bukavu bus arrive?

Lusaka to Bukavu bus services, operated by SR Classic Coach, arrive at Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal station.

Where can I stay near Bukavu?

There are six+ hotels available in Bukavu.

Lusaka to Bukavu - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Lusaka to Bukavu by plane, bus, train, car, or ferry

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Lusaka (LUN) to Kamembe International Airport (KME)plane LUN - KME
14h 5m
$342–840
Bus #2
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Intercity Bus Terminus to Ubungo Intl Bus Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from Dar es Salaam to Kampalabus
3. Take the bus from Trinity Bus Terminal to Nyabugogo Bus Stnbus
4. Take the bus from Nyabugogo Bus Stn to Rusizi Bus Stnbus
3d
$129–226
Bus
1. Take the bus from Intercity Bus Terminus to Ubungo Intl Bus Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal to Nairobibus
3. Take the bus from Duruma Rd to Nyabugogo Bus Parkbus
4. Take the bus from Nyabugogo Bus Stn to Rusizi Bus Stnbus
2d 23h
$157–195
Bus, train, drive, ferry
1. Take the bus from Lusaka to Serenjebus
2. Take the train from Serenje to Dar es salaamtrain
3. Take the bus from Dar es Salaam to Mutukulabus
4. Drive from Mutukula to Mbararacar
5. Take the bus from Mbarara to Kisorobus
6. Drive from Kisoro to Gomacar
7. Take the ferry from Goma to Bukavuferry
3d 14h
Bus via Kigali
1. Take the bus from Intercity Bus Terminus to Ubungo Intl Bus Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from Dar es Salaam to Nairobibus
3. Take the bus from Nairobi to Kigalibus
4. Take the bus from Nyabugogo Bus Stn to Rusizi Bus Stnbus
3d

Lusaka (LUN) to Kamembe International Airport (KME) flights

38Weekly Planes

16h 53mAverage Duration

$310Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,468 km
Duration: 14h 5m

What companies run services between Lusaka, Zambia and Bukavu, Democratic Republic of the Congo?

Rwandair Express, Airlink, and three other airlines fly from Lusaka (LUN) to Kamembe International Airport (KME) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Intercity Bus Terminus to Bukavu via Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal, Duruma Rd, Nyabugogo Bus Park, Nyabugogo Bus Stn, and Rusizi Bus Stn in around 2d 23h.

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