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How to get fromLusaka to Francistownby plane, car, or bus

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

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  1. Fly Lusaka to Bulawayo, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Lusaka (LUN) to Bulawayo (BUQ)plane plane LUN - BUQ
    2. Drive from Bulawayo (BUQ) to Francistowncar car
    5h 43m
    $286–527

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Intercity Bus Terminus to Francistownbus bus
    12h
    $26

  3. Drive 988.9 km

    1. Drive from Lusaka to Francistowncar car 988.9 km
    11h 14m
    $146–210

  4. Fly Lusaka to Francistown Airport

    1. Fly from Lusaka (LUN) to Francistown Airport (FRW)plane plane LUN - FRW
    6h 37m
    $544–1,054

  5. Drive to Kariba Airport, fly to Bulawayo, drive

    1. Drive from Lusaka to Kariba Airport (KAB)car car
    2. Fly from Kariba Airport (KAB) to Bulawayo (BUQ)plane plane KAB - BUQ
    3. Drive from Bulawayo (BUQ) to Francistowncar car
    8h 23m
    $352–574

Lusaka (LUN) to Bulawayo (BUQ) flights

Calendar32Weekly Planes
Duration4h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$266Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Lusaka to Francistown.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 759.8 km
  • Duration: 5h 43m

What companies run services between Lusaka, Zambia and Francistown, Botswana?

Noko Travel & Tours operates a bus from Intercity Bus Terminus to Francistown twice a week, and the journey takes 12h. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Proflight Zambia, Air Botswana, and South African Airways fly from Lusaka (LUN) to Francistown Airport (FRW) 4 times a week.

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