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How to get fromNairobi to Lubumbashiby plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Nairobi to Lubumbashi by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly from Nairobi

    best
    1. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM)plane plane NBO - FBM
    5h 29m
    $425–868

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Nairobi to Ubungo Intl Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal to Lubumbashibus bus
    46h 45m
    $70–101

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Nairobi to Moshibus bus
    2. Take the train from Moshi to Dar es Salaamtrain train
    3. Take the train from Dar es salaam to Mbeyatrain train
    4. Take the bus from Mbeya to Lubumbashibus bus
    2d 7h

  4. Drive  2,277.5 km

    1. Drive from Nairobi to Lubumbashicar car 2,277.5 km
    38h 45m
    $263–379

  5. Fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport

    1. Fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM)plane plane WIL - FBM
    8h
    $329–923

  6. Bus via Nairobi

    1. Take the bus from Nairobi to Dar es Salaambus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal to Lubumbashibus bus
    2d

Nairobi (NBO) to Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM) flights

Calendar4Weekly Planes
Duration3h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$307Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,589.5 km
  • Duration: 5h 29m

What companies run services between Nairobi, Kenya and Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo?

Kenya Airways flies from Nairobi (NBO) to Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM) 4 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nairobi to Lubumbashi via Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal in around 46h 45m.

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