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

The cheapest way to get from Lusaka to Kinshasa is to bus which costs $140 - $190 and takes 2 days 12h.

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

The fastest way to get from Lusaka to Kinshasa is to fly which takes 8h 27m and costs $420 - $800.

Is there a direct bus between Lusaka and Kinshasa?

No, there is no direct bus from Lusaka to Kinshasa. However, there are services departing from Lusaka and arriving at Kinshasa via Katima Mulilo, Windhoek and Luanda. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 12h.

How far is it from Lusaka to Kinshasa?

The distance between Lusaka and Kinshasa is 1914 km. The road distance is 2746.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Lusaka to Kinshasa without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 12h and costs $140 - $190.

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

It takes approximately 8h 27m to get from Lusaka to Kinshasa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lusaka to Kinshasa bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Lusaka to Kinshasa?

The best way to get from Lusaka to Kinshasa is to fly which takes 8h 27m and costs $420 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $140 - $190 and takes 2 days 12h.

Where does the Lusaka to Kinshasa bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Lusaka and Kinshasa?

Kinshasa is 1h behind Lusaka. It is currently 11:30 AM in Lusaka and 10:30 AM in Kinshasa.

Can I drive from Lusaka to Kinshasa?

Yes, the driving distance between Lusaka to Kinshasa is 2746 km. It takes approximately 46h 21m to drive from Lusaka to Kinshasa.

Where can I stay near Kinshasa?

There are 150+ hotels available in Kinshasa.

Lusaka to Kinshasa - 4 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Lusaka to Kinshasa by plane, bus, or car

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Lusaka (LUN) to Kinshasa International Airport (FIH)plane LUN - FIH
8h 27m
$421–782
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 Gamek Terminalbus
4. Take the bus from Luanda to Kinshasabus
2d 12h
$144–186
Drive 2,746.2 km
1. Drive from Lusaka to Kinshasacar 2,746.2 km
46h 21m
$403–582
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 Gamek Terminalbus
4. Take the bus from Luanda to Kinshasabus
3d 4h
$191–218

Lusaka (LUN) to Kinshasa International Airport (FIH) flights

11Weekly Planes

10h 55mAverage Duration

$309Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,913.6 km
Duration: 8h 27m

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

South African Airways, Kenya Airways, and three other airlines fly from Lusaka (LUN) to Kinshasa International Airport (FIH) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lusaka to Kinshasa via Katima Mulilo, Windhoek, Windhoek, Gamek Terminal, and Luanda in around 2d 12h.

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