There are 4 ways to get from Maputo to Democratic Republic of the Congo by plane, bus, or car
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Fly to Lubumbashi International Airport
best- Fly from Maputo International Airport (MPM) to Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM)plane MPM - FBM
5h 13m$362–950Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Maputo to Johannesburgbus
- Take the bus from Johannesburg to Windhoekbus
- Take the bus from Windhoek to Gamek Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Luanda to Kinshasabus
2d 23h$166–226Drive 4,033.5 km
- Drive from Maputo to Kinshasacar 4,033.5 km
2d 9h$494–714Fly to Kinshasa International Airport
- Fly from Maputo International Airport (MPM) to Kinshasa International Airport (FIH)plane MPM - FIH
6h 19m$438–1,178
Maputo International Airport (MPM) to Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Maputo to Democratic Republic of the Congo is to bus which costs $160 - $230 and takes 2 days 23h.
The fastest way to get from Maputo to Democratic Republic of the Congo is to fly which takes 5h 13m and costs $360 - $950.
No, there is no direct bus from Maputo to Democratic Republic of the Congo. However, there are services departing from Maputo and arriving at Kinshasa via Johannesburg, Windhoek and Luanda. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 23h.
The distance between Maputo and Democratic Republic of the Congo is 1696 km. The road distance is 4033.5 km.
The best way to get from Maputo to Democratic Republic of the Congo without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 23h and costs $160 - $230.
It takes approximately 5h 13m to get from Maputo to Democratic Republic of the Congo, including transfers.
Maputo to Democratic Republic of the Congo bus services, operated by TransLux Express, depart from Maputo station.
The best way to get from Maputo to Democratic Republic of the Congo is to fly which takes 5h 13m and costs $360 - $950. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $160 - $230 and takes 2 days 23h.
Maputo to Democratic Republic of the Congo bus services, operated by TransLux Express, arrive at Johannesburg station.
Yes, the driving distance between Maputo to Democratic Republic of the Congo is 4033 km. It takes approximately 2 days 9h to drive from Maputo to Democratic Republic of the Congo.
What companies run services between Maputo, Mozambique and Democratic Republic of the Congo?
Linhas Aéreas de Moçambique, South African Airways, and Airlink fly from Maputo International Airport (MPM) to Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Maputo to Kinshasa via Johannesburg, Johannesburg, Windhoek, Windhoek, Gamek Terminal, and Luanda in around 2d 23h.
- Website
- flysaa.com
Flights from Maputo International Airport to Lubumbashi International Airport via Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $320–900
Flights from Maputo International Airport to Kinshasa International Airport via Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $380–1,100
- Website
- flyairlink.com
Flights from Maputo International Airport to Lubumbashi International Airport via Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $390–1,100
- Website
- taag.com
Flights from Maputo International Airport to Kinshasa International Airport via Luanda
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 50m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $410–1,600
- Website
- ethiopianairlines.com
Flights from Maputo International Airport to Kinshasa International Airport via Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $440–1,400
- Phone
- +27 86 158 9282
- Website
- res.prasa.com
Bus from Maputo to Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $21–29
- Schedules at
- res.prasa.com
- Phone
- +264 81 331 5475
- Website
- Mushima Tours
Bus from Johannesburg to Windhoek
- Ave. Duration
- 24h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $90–120
- Website
- Mushima Tours
- Phone
- +244 923 169 920
- [email protected]
- Website
- macontransp.com
Bus from Windhoek to Gamek Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 25h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $27–40
- Schedules at
- macontransp.com
- Single
- $27–40
Bus from Luanda to Kinshasa
- Ave. Duration
- 11h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14–20
- Schedules at
- macontransp.com
- Single
- $14–20
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