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

The cheapest way to get from Matola to Lusaka is to bus and train which costs $110 - $220 and takes 41h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Matola to Lusaka is to fly which takes 4h 40m and costs $500 - $800.

Is there a direct bus between Matola and Lusaka?

No, there is no direct bus from Matola to Lusaka. However, there are services departing from Maputo and arriving at Lusaka via Johannesburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 13m.

How far is it from Matola to Lusaka?

The distance between Matola and Lusaka is 1292 km. The road distance is 1691.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Matola to Lusaka without a car is to bus which takes 29h 13m and costs $160 - $230.

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

It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Matola to Lusaka, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Matola to Lusaka bus from?

Matola to Lusaka bus services, operated by TransLux Express, depart from Maputo station.

Bus or fly from Matola to Lusaka?

The best way to get from Matola to Lusaka is to fly which takes 4h 40m and costs $500 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $160 - $230 and takes 29h 13m.

Where does the Matola to Lusaka bus arrive?

Matola to Lusaka bus services, operated by TransLux Express, arrive at Johannesburg station.

Can I drive from Matola to Lusaka?

Yes, the driving distance between Matola to Lusaka is 1692 km. It takes approximately 20h 51m to drive from Matola to Lusaka.

Where can I stay near Lusaka?

There are 348+ hotels available in Lusaka.

Matola to Lusaka - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Matola to Lusaka by plane, bus, car, or train

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Fly from Maputo International Airport
best
1. Fly from Maputo International Airport (MPM) to Lusaka (LUN)plane MPM - LUN
4h 40m
$539–771
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Maputo to Paul Kruger & Scheiding Stbus
2. Take the train from Pretoria to Parktrain
3. Take the bus from 77 Nugget St to Intercity Bus Terminusbus
41h 18m
$119–218
Bus
1. Take the bus from Maputo to Johannesburgbus
2. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Lusakabus
29h 13m
$165–227
Drive 1,691.8 km
1. Drive from Matola to Lusakacar 1,691.8 km
20h 51m
$249–359
Drive to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport, fly
1. Drive from Matola to Nelspruit-Airport-MQPcar
2. Fly from Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP) to Lusaka (LUN)plane MQP - LUN
6h 35m
$317–829
Bus via Karl Max Av
1. Take the bus from Karl Max Av to Kerk Stbus
2. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Lusakabus
30h 43m
$167–254

Maputo International Airport (MPM) to Lusaka (LUN) flights

32Weekly Planes

5h 48mAverage Duration

$316Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,291.9 km
Duration: 4h 40m

What companies run services between Matola, Mozambique and Lusaka, Zambia?

Linhas Aéreas de Moçambique, South African Airways, and three other airlines fly from Maputo International Airport (MPM) to Lusaka (LUN) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Matola to Lusaka via Maputo, Johannesburg, and Johannesburg in around 29h 13m.

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