There are 4 ways to get from Lusaka to Mbombela by plane, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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 Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP)plane LUN - MQP
4h 35mR 4,624–11,987Bus via Johannesburg
cheapest- Take the bus from Intercity Bus Terminus to 77 Nugget Stbus
- Take the bus from Johannesburg Park to Nelspruitbus
32h 45mR 1,396–2,666Bus
- Take the bus from Intercity Bus Terminus to Park Stationbus
- Take the bus from Johannesburg to Nelspruitbus
29h 31mR 1,829–2,009Drive 1,520 km
- Drive from Lusaka to Mbombelacar 1,520 km
18h 36mR 4,049–5,849
Lusaka (LUN) to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lusaka to Mbombela is to bus via Johannesburg which costs R 1 400 - R 2 700 and takes 32h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Lusaka to Mbombela is to fly which takes 4h 35m and costs R 4 600 - R 12 000.
No, there is no direct bus from Lusaka to Mbombela. However, there are services departing from Intercity Bus Terminus and arriving at Nelspruit via Johannesburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 31m.
The distance between Lusaka and Mbombela is 1203 km. The road distance is 1520 km.
The best way to get from Lusaka to Mbombela without a car is to bus which takes 29h 31m and costs R 1 800 - R 2 100.
It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Lusaka to Mbombela, including transfers.
Lusaka to Mbombela bus services, operated by SR Classic Coach, depart from Intercity Bus Terminus station.
The best way to get from Lusaka to Mbombela is to fly which takes 4h 35m and costs R 4 600 - R 12 000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs R 1 800 - R 2 100 and takes 29h 31m.
Lusaka to Mbombela bus services, operated by SR Classic Coach, arrive at Park Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lusaka to Mbombela is 1520 km. It takes approximately 18h 36m to drive from Lusaka to Mbombela.
What companies run services between Lusaka, Zambia and Mbombela, South Africa?
Airlink, Proflight Zambia, and two other airlines fly from Lusaka (LUN) to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Intercity Bus Terminus to Nelspruit via Park Station and Johannesburg in around 29h 31m.
- Website
- flyairlink.com
Flights from Lusaka to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport via Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R 3,800–15,000
- 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 1,549
- Schedules at
- srclassiccoach.co.tz
- Phone
- +27 86 158 9282
- Website
- res.prasa.com
Bus from Johannesburg to Nelspruit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- R 280–460
- Schedules at
- res.prasa.com
- 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
- Phone
- +27 11 611 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.co.za
Bus from Johannesburg Park to Nelspruit
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- R 410–800
- Schedules at
- greyhound.co.za
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