What is the cheapest way to get from Solwezi to Cape Town?

The cheapest way to get from Solwezi to Cape Town is to bus which costs R 2 400 - R 3 300 and takes 2 days 4h.

What is the fastest way to get from Solwezi to Cape Town?

The fastest way to get from Solwezi to Cape Town is to fly which takes 7h 21m and costs R 4 700 - R 14 000.

Is there a direct bus between Solwezi and Cape Town?

No, there is no direct bus from Solwezi to Cape Town. However, there are services departing from Solwezi and arriving at Cape Town Stn via Kitwe and Park Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 2h.

How far is it from Solwezi to Cape Town?

The distance between Solwezi and Cape Town is 2572 km. The road distance is 3541.2 km.

How do I travel from Solwezi to Cape Town without a car?

The best way to get from Solwezi to Cape Town without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 2h and costs .

How long does it take to get from Solwezi to Cape Town?

It takes approximately 7h 21m to get from Solwezi to Cape Town, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Solwezi to Cape Town bus from?

Solwezi to Cape Town bus services, operated by Juldan Motors, depart from Solwezi station.

Bus or fly from Solwezi to Cape Town?

The best way to get from Solwezi to Cape Town is to fly which takes 7h 21m and costs R 4 700 - R 14 000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 2 days 2h.

Where does the Solwezi to Cape Town bus arrive?

Solwezi to Cape Town bus services, operated by Juldan Motors, arrive at Kitwe station.

Can I drive from Solwezi to Cape Town?

Yes, the driving distance between Solwezi to Cape Town is 3541 km. It takes approximately 39h 6m to drive from Solwezi to Cape Town.

Where can I stay near Cape Town?

There are 7747+ hotels available in Cape Town.

Solwezi to Cape Town - 8 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

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There are 8 ways to get from Solwezi to Cape Town by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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Fly from Solwezi
best
1. Fly from Solwezi (SLI) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)plane SLI - CPT
7h 21m
R 4,784–13,458
Bus #2
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Solwezi to Lusakabus
2. Take the bus from Intercity Bus Terminus to RoadPortbus
3. Take the bus from Harare to Cape Townbus
2d 4h
R 2,452–3,295
Bus
1. Take the bus from Solwezi to Kitwebus
2. Take the bus from Kitwe to Johanneburgbus
3. Take the bus from Park Station to Cape Town Stnbus
2d 2h
Drive 3,541.2 km
1. Drive from Solwezi to Cape Towncar 3,541.2 km
39h 6m
R 8,315–12,010
Drive to Lubumbashi International Airport, fly
1. Drive from Solwezi to Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM)car
2. Fly from Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)plane FBM - CPT
10h 36m
R 5,642–8,866
Bus to Ndola, fly
1. Take the bus from Solwezi to Ndolabus
2. Fly from Ndola (NLA) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)plane NLA - CPT
12h 46m
Bus via Cape Town
1. Take the bus from Solwezi to Kitwebus
2. Take the bus from Kitwe to Johanneburgbus
3. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Cape Townbus
2d 2h
Drive via Bellville 3,520.7 km
1. Drive from Solwezi to Bellvillecar 3,520.7 km
39h 38m
R 8,325–12,003

Solwezi (SLI) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) flights

13Weekly Planes

7h 58mAverage Duration

R 4,475Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,571.6 km
Duration: 7h 21m

What companies run services between Solwezi, Zambia and Cape Town, South Africa?

Proflight Zambia, South African Airways, and three other airlines fly from Solwezi (SLI) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Solwezi to Cape Town Stn via Kitwe, Johanneburg, and Park Station in around 2d 2h.

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