There are 7 ways to get from Maputo to Livingstone by plane, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Maputo International Airport to Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport
best- Fly from Maputo International Airport (MPM) to Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport (LVI)plane MPM - LVI
5h 30m$378–996Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Maputo to Johannesburgbus
- Take the bus from Johannesburg to Livingstonebus
23h 20m$70–108Drive 1,447 km
- Drive from Maputo to Livingstonecar 1,447 km
16h 55m$213–307Fly Maputo International Airport to Victoria Falls Airport
- Fly from Maputo International Airport (MPM) to Victoria Falls Airport (VFA)plane MPM - VFA
5h 32m$406–546Fly Maputo International Airport to Kasane, bus
- Fly from Maputo International Airport (MPM) to Kasane (BBK)plane MPM - BBK
- Take the bus from Kazungula to Livingstonebus
6h 23m$468–1,256Drive to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport, fly to Victoria Falls Airport
- Drive from Maputo to Nelspruit-Airport-MQPcar
- Fly from Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP) to Victoria Falls Airport (VFA)plane MQP - VFA
5h 20m$305–663Bus via Karl Max Av
- Take the bus from Karl Max Av to Kerk Stbus
- Take the bus from Johannesburg to Livingstonebus
24h 52m$83–140
Maputo International Airport (MPM) to Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport (LVI) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Maputo to Livingstone is to bus which costs $70 - $110 and takes 23h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Maputo to Livingstone is to drive and fly which takes 5h 20m and costs $300 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Maputo to Livingstone. However, there are services departing from Maputo and arriving at Livingstone via Johannesburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 20m.
The distance between Maputo and Livingstone is 1149 km. The road distance is 1447 km.
The best way to get from Maputo to Livingstone without a car is to bus which takes 23h 20m and costs $70 - $110.
It takes approximately 5h 30m to get from Maputo to Livingstone, including transfers.
Maputo to Livingstone bus services, operated by TransLux Express, depart from Maputo station.
The best way to get from Maputo to Livingstone is to fly which takes 5h 30m and costs $370 - $1,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $110 and takes 23h 20m.
Maputo to Livingstone bus services, operated by TransLux Express, arrive at Johannesburg station.
Yes, the driving distance between Maputo to Livingstone is 1447 km. It takes approximately 16h 55m to drive from Maputo to Livingstone.
What companies run services between Maputo, Mozambique and Livingstone, Zambia?
Airlink and Linhas Aéreas de Moçambique fly from Maputo International Airport (MPM) to Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport (LVI) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Maputo to Livingstone via Johannesburg and Johannesburg in around 23h 20m.
- Website
- flyairlink.com
Flights from Maputo International Airport to Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport via Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $340–950
Flights from Maputo International Airport to Victoria Falls Airport via Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $280–800
Flights from Maputo International Airport to Victoria Falls Airport via Johannesburg, Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $300–850
Flights from Maputo International Airport to Kasane via Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $420–1,200
Flights from Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport to Victoria Falls Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $270–650
Flights from Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport to Victoria Falls Airport via Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $270–650
- 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
- $20–28
- Schedules at
- res.prasa.com
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