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

The cheapest way to get from Pietermaritzburg to Lusaka is to bus via Johannesburg which costs $85 - $150 and takes 28h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Pietermaritzburg to Lusaka is to fly which takes 5h 14m and costs $320 - $850.

Is there a direct bus between Pietermaritzburg and Lusaka?

No, there is no direct bus from Pietermaritzburg to Lusaka. However, there are services departing from Burger St and arriving at Lusaka via Johannesburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 17m.

How far is it from Pietermaritzburg to Lusaka?

The distance between Pietermaritzburg and Lusaka is 1631 km. The road distance is 2030.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Pietermaritzburg to Lusaka without a car is to bus via Johannesburg which takes 28h 17m and costs $85 - $150.

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

It takes approximately 5h 14m to get from Pietermaritzburg to Lusaka, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pietermaritzburg to Lusaka bus from?

Pietermaritzburg to Lusaka bus services, operated by Eagle Liner, depart from Burger St station.

Bus or fly from Pietermaritzburg to Lusaka?

The best way to get from Pietermaritzburg to Lusaka is to fly which takes 5h 14m and costs $320 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus via Johannesburg, which costs $85 - $150 and takes 28h 17m.

Where does the Pietermaritzburg to Lusaka bus arrive?

Pietermaritzburg to Lusaka bus services, operated by Eagle Liner, arrive at Johannesburg station.

Can I drive from Pietermaritzburg to Lusaka?

Yes, the driving distance between Pietermaritzburg to Lusaka is 2030 km. It takes approximately 22h 50m to drive from Pietermaritzburg to Lusaka.

Where can I stay near Lusaka?

There are 356+ hotels available in Lusaka.

Pietermaritzburg to Lusaka - 6 ways to travel via plane, bus, car

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There are 6 ways to get from Pietermaritzburg to Lusaka by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or car train

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Pietermaritzburg (PZB) to Lusaka (LUN)plane PZB - LUN
5h 14m
$322–842
Bus via Pietermaritzburg
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburgbus
2. Take the bus from 77 Nugget St to Intercity Bus Terminusbus
33h
$82–162
Bus via Johannesburg
1. Take the bus from Burger St to Johannesburgbus
2. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Lusakabus
28h 17m
$87–149
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Pietermaritzburg to Durbancar
2. Take the car train from Durban to Germistoncartrain
3. Drive from Germiston to Lusakacar
43h 14m
$241–378
Drive 2,030.2 km
1. Drive from Pietermaritzburg to Lusakacar 2,030.2 km
22h 50m
$298–431
Bus
1. Take the bus from Burger St to Johannesburgbus
2. Take the bus from Park Station to Intercity Bus Terminusbus
32h 20m
$110–132

Pietermaritzburg (PZB) to Lusaka (LUN) flights

19Weekly Planes

5h 11mAverage Duration

$293Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,630.8 km
Duration: 5h 14m

What companies run services between Pietermaritzburg, South Africa and Lusaka, Zambia?

Airlink and Emirates fly from Pietermaritzburg (PZB) to Lusaka (LUN) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Burger St to Lusaka via Johannesburg and Johannesburg in around 28h 17m.

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