There are 4 ways to get from Lusaka to East London by plane, bus (Greyhound), 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 East London (ELS)plane LUN - ELS
4h 59mR 4,278–11,686Bus via Johannesburg
cheapest- Take the bus from Intercity Bus Terminus to 77 Nugget Stbus
- Take the bus from Johannesburg to East Londonbus
40h 15mR 1,565–2,703Bus
- Take the bus from Intercity Bus Terminus to Park Stationbus
- Take the bus from Johannesburg to East Londonbus
38h 11mR 1,997–2,347Drive 2,513.8 km
- Drive from Lusaka to East Londoncar 2,513.8 km
27h 22mR 6,083–8,786
Lusaka (LUN) to East London (ELS) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lusaka to East London is to bus via Johannesburg which costs R 1 500 - R 2 700 and takes 40h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Lusaka to East London is to fly which takes 4h 59m and costs R 4 200 - R 12 000.
No, there is no direct bus from Lusaka to East London. However, there are services departing from Intercity Bus Terminus and arriving at East London via Johannesburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 11m.
The distance between Lusaka and East London is 2003 km. The road distance is 2513.8 km.
The best way to get from Lusaka to East London without a car is to bus which takes 38h 11m and costs R 2 000 - R 2 400.
It takes approximately 4h 59m to get from Lusaka to East London, including transfers.
Lusaka to East London bus services, operated by SR Classic Coach, depart from Intercity Bus Terminus station.
The best way to get from Lusaka to East London is to fly which takes 4h 59m and costs R 4 200 - R 12 000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs R 2 000 - R 2 400 and takes 38h 11m.
Lusaka to East London bus services, operated by SR Classic Coach, arrive at Park Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lusaka to East London is 2514 km. It takes approximately 27h 22m to drive from Lusaka to East London.
What companies run services between Lusaka, Zambia and East London, South Africa?
Airlink, Safair, and four other airlines fly from Lusaka (LUN) to East London (ELS) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Intercity Bus Terminus to East London via Park Station and Johannesburg in around 38h 11m.
- Website
- flyairlink.com
Flights from Lusaka to East London via Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R 5,500–16,000
- Website
- flysafair.co.za
Flights from Lusaka to East London via Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Tuesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- R 3,700–18,000
- Website
- flycemair.co.za
Flights from Lusaka to East London via Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- R 5,500–16,000
- Phone
- +255 22 213 4567
- [email protected]
- Website
- srclassiccoach.co.tz
Bus from Intercity Bus Terminus to Park Station
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- R 1,548
- Schedules at
- srclassiccoach.co.tz
- Phone
- +27 11 672 9807
- [email protected]
- Website
- Vilamora Tours & Travel
Bus from Johannesburg to East London
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- R 450–650
- Website
- Vilamora Tours & Travel
- Phone
- +27 11 611 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.co.za
Bus from Johannesburg to East London
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- R 550–800
- Schedules at
- greyhound.co.za
Bus from Johannesburg to East London
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- R 550–800
- Schedules at
- greyhound.co.za
- Phone
- +260 966707960
- Website
- Andrich Coach Services
Bus from Intercity Bus Terminus to 77 Nugget St
- Ave. Duration
- 25h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- R 950–1,900
- Schedules at
- Andrich Coach Services
- Phone
- +260 961806060
- [email protected]
- Website
- Unlimited Gifts Limited
Bus from Intercity Bus Terminus to 77 Nugget St
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- R 1,200–1,700
- Website
- Unlimited Gifts Limited
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