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How to get fromPolokwane to Lusakaby plane, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Polokwane to Lusaka by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Gateway International Airport (PTG) to Lusaka (LUN)plane plane PTG - LUN
    4h 25m
    $275–696

  2. Bus via Johannesburg #2

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Polokwane to Johannesburgbus bus
    2. Take the bus from 77 Nugget St to Intercity Bus Terminusbus bus
    31h 29m
    $78–145

  3. Bus via Johannesburg

    1. Take the bus from Polokwane to Johannesburgbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Lusakabus bus
    26h 21m
    $82–133

  4. Drive  1,246.2 km

    1. Drive from Polokwane to Lusakacar car 1,246.2 km
    14h 10m
    $183–265

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Polokwane to Johannesburgbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Park Station to Intercity Bus Terminusbus bus
    30h 24m
    $111–117

Gateway International Airport (PTG) to Lusaka (LUN) flights

Calendar18Weekly Planes
Duration5h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$242Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 984.3 km
  • Duration: 4h 25m

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

Airlink and South African Airways fly from Gateway International Airport (PTG) to Lusaka (LUN) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Polokwane to Lusaka via Johannesburg and Johannesburg in around 26h 21m.

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