What is the cheapest way to get from Mwanza to Lubumbashi?

The cheapest way to get from Mwanza to Lubumbashi is to train and bus which costs $85 - $100 and takes 2 days 23h.

What is the fastest way to get from Mwanza to Lubumbashi?

The fastest way to get from Mwanza to Lubumbashi is to fly which takes 15h 49m and costs $340 - $1,000.

Is there a direct bus between Mwanza and Lubumbashi?

No, there is no direct bus from Mwanza station to Lubumbashi. However, there are services departing from Central Bus Station and arriving at Lubumbashi via Kimara and Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 3h.

How far is it from Mwanza to Lubumbashi?

The distance between Mwanza and Lubumbashi is 1199 km. The road distance is 1739.7 km.

How do I travel from Mwanza to Lubumbashi without a car?

The best way to get from Mwanza to Lubumbashi without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 3h and costs $100 - $120.

How long does it take to get from Mwanza to Lubumbashi?

It takes approximately 15h 49m to get from Mwanza to Lubumbashi, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mwanza to Lubumbashi bus from?

Mwanza to Lubumbashi bus services, operated by Ally's Star, depart from Central Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Mwanza to Lubumbashi?

The best way to get from Mwanza to Lubumbashi is to fly which takes 15h 49m and costs $340 - $1,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $120 and takes 2 days 3h.

Where does the Mwanza to Lubumbashi bus arrive?

Mwanza to Lubumbashi bus services, operated by Ally's Star, arrive at Magufuli Bus Terminal station.

What is the time difference between Mwanza and Lubumbashi?

Lubumbashi is 1h behind Mwanza. It is currently 4:00 PM in Mwanza and 3:00 PM in Lubumbashi.

Can I drive from Mwanza to Lubumbashi?

Yes, the driving distance between Mwanza to Lubumbashi is 1740 km. It takes approximately 30h 28m to drive from Mwanza to Lubumbashi.

Where can I stay near Lubumbashi?

There are 29+ hotels available in Lubumbashi.

Mwanza to Lubumbashi - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Mwanza to Lubumbashi by plane, bus, train, or car

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Mwanza Airport (MWZ) to Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM)plane MWZ - FBM
15h 49m
$348–972
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Mwanza to Dar es Salaamtrain
2. Take the bus from Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal to Lubumbashibus
2d 23h
$86–99
Bus
1. Take the bus from Central Bus Station to Magufuli Bus Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal to Lubumbashibus
2d 3h
$106–120
Drive 1,739.7 km
1. Drive from Mwanza to Lubumbashicar 1,739.7 km
30h 28m
$217–313
Train, bus via Mbeya
1. Take the train from Mwanza to Dar es Salaamtrain
2. Take the train from Dar es salaam to Mbeyatrain
3. Take the bus from Mbeya to Lubumbashibus
3d 5h

Mwanza Airport (MWZ) to Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM) flights

6Weekly Planes

16h 8mAverage Duration

$338Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,198.6 km
Duration: 15h 49m

What companies run services between Mwanza, Tanzania and Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo?

Air Tanzania flies from Mwanza Airport (MWZ) to Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM) 6 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Central Bus Station to Lubumbashi via Magufuli Bus Terminal, Kimara, Ubungo, and Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal in around 2d 3h.

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