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

The cheapest way to get from Lusaka to Lobito is to bus via Windhoek which costs $150 - $180 and takes 2 days 11h.

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

The fastest way to get from Lusaka to Lobito is to fly which takes 13h 3m and costs $700 - $1,800.

Is there a direct bus between Lusaka and Lobito?

No, there is no direct bus from Lusaka to Lobito. However, there are services departing from Lusaka and arriving at Benguela via Katima Mulilo and Windhoek. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41h 55m.

How far is it from Lusaka to Lobito?

The distance between Lusaka and Lobito is 1690 km. The road distance is 2339.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Lusaka to Lobito without a car is to bus which takes 41h 55m and costs $170 - $220.

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

It takes approximately 13h 3m to get from Lusaka to Lobito, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lusaka to Lobito bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Lusaka to Lobito?

The best way to get from Lusaka to Lobito is to fly which takes 13h 3m and costs $700 - $1,800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $170 - $220 and takes 41h 55m.

Where does the Lusaka to Lobito bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Lusaka and Lobito?

Lobito is 1h behind Lusaka. It is currently 4:16 AM in Lusaka and 3:16 AM in Lobito.

Can I drive from Lusaka to Lobito?

Yes, the driving distance between Lusaka to Lobito is 2340 km. It takes approximately 29h 40m to drive from Lusaka to Lobito.

Where can I stay near Lobito?

There are four+ hotels available in Lobito.

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

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

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Lusaka (LUN) to Catumbela Airport (CBT)plane LUN - CBT
13h 3m
$721–1,792
Bus via Windhoek
cheapest
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 Benguelabus
2d 11h
$156–177
Bus
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 Benguelabus
41h 55m
$178–217
Drive 2,339.5 km
1. Drive from Lusaka to Lobitocar 2,339.5 km
29h 40m
$344–496

Lusaka (LUN) to Catumbela Airport (CBT) flights

12Weekly Planes

14h 58mAverage Duration

$546Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Lusaka to Lobito.

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Distance: 1,689.9 km
Duration: 13h 3m

What companies run services between Lusaka, Zambia and Lobito, Angola?

Ethiopian Airlines, TAAG Angola Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Lusaka (LUN) to Catumbela Airport (CBT) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lusaka to Lobito via Katima Mulilo, Windhoek, Windhoek, and Benguela in around 41h 55m.

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