There are 5 ways to get from Ndola to Kolwezi by plane, train, taxi, 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 from Ndola, train, taxi
best- Fly from Ndola (NLA) to Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM)plane NLA - FBM
- Take the train from Lubumbashi to Tenketrain
- Take the taxi from Tenke to Kolwezitaxi
15h 20mDrive 546.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Ndola to Kolwezicar 546.3 km
7h 13m$81–116Bus, train, taxi
- Take the bus from Ndola to Lusakabus
- Take the bus from Intercity Bus Terminus to Lubumbashibus
- Take the train from Lubumbashi to Tenketrain
- Take the taxi from Tenke to Kolwezitaxi
29h 6mTrain, bus, taxi
- Take the train from Ndola to Lusakatrain
- Take the bus from Intercity Bus Terminus to Lubumbashibus
- Take the train from Lubumbashi to Tenketrain
- Take the taxi from Tenke to Kolwezitaxi
36h 46mDrive, fly to Kolwezi Airport
- Drive from Ndola to Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM)car
- Fly from Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM) to Kolwezi Airport (KWZ)plane FBM - KWZ
4h 59m$170–720
Ndola (NLA) to Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ndola to Kolwezi is to drive which costs $80 - $120 and takes 7h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Ndola to Kolwezi is to drive and fly which takes 4h 59m and costs $170 - $750.
The distance between Ndola and Kolwezi is 541 km. The road distance is 546.3 km.
The best way to get from Ndola to Kolwezi without a car is to bus and train and taxi which takes 29h 6m and costs .
It takes approximately 15h 20m to get from Ndola to Kolwezi, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Ndola to Kolwezi is 546 km. It takes approximately 7h 13m to drive from Ndola to Kolwezi.
There are 10+ hotels available in Kolwezi.
What companies run services between Ndola, Zambia and Kolwezi, Democratic Republic of the Congo?
There is no direct connection from Ndola to Kolwezi. However, you can take the taxi to Ndola (NLA) airport, fly to Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM), take the taxi to Lubumbashi, take the train to Tenke, then take the taxi to Kolwezi. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Lusaka, walk to Intercity Bus Terminus, take the bus to Lubumbashi, walk to Lubumbashi, take the train to Tenke, then take the taxi to Kolwezi.
- Website
- airtanzania.co.tz
Flights from Ndola to Lubumbashi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $240–800
- Phone
- +243 97 00 15 766
- [email protected]
- Website
- snccsa.com
Train from Lubumbashi to Tenke
- Ave. Duration
- 12h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- snccsa.com
Train from Lubumbashi to Tenke
- Ave. Duration
- 12h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- snccsa.com
Train from Lubumbashi to Tenke
- Ave. Duration
- 12h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- snccsa.com
- Phone
- +260 973334200
- [email protected]
- Website
- Juldan Motors
Bus from Ndola to Lusaka
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Juldan Motors
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Estimated price
- $95–120
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