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How to get fromSouth Africa to Kitweby plane, bus, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from South Africa to Kitwe by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Johannesburg International Airport to Ndola, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Ndola (NLA)plane plane JNB - NLA
    2. Take the bus from Ndola to Kitwebus bus
    4h 43m

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Johanneburg to Kitwebus bus
    27h
    $35

  3. Drive 1,917.2 km

    1. Drive from Johannesburg to Kitwecar car 1,917.2 km
    22h 26m
    $282–407

  4. Fly Pietermaritzburg to Ndola, bus

    1. Fly from Pietermaritzburg (PZB) to Ndola (NLA)plane plane PZB - NLA
    2. Take the bus from Ndola to Kitwebus bus
    6h 42m

  5. Fly Port Elizabeth to Ndola, bus

    1. Fly from Port Elizabeth (PLZ) to Ndola (NLA)plane plane PLZ - NLA
    2. Take the bus from Ndola to Kitwebus bus
    7h 13m

  6. Fly Johannesburg International Airport to Lubumbashi International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM)plane plane JNB - FBM
    2. Drive from Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM) to Kitwecar car
    5h 42m
    $293–443

  7. Bus via Ndola

    1. Take the bus from 156 Pritchard St to Central Bus Stnbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ndola to Kitwebus bus
    28h 56m

Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Ndola (NLA) flights

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration3h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$295Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,552.5 km
  • Duration: 4h 43m

What companies run services between South Africa and Kitwe, Zambia?

Juldan Motors operates a bus from Johanneburg to Kitwe twice a week. Tickets cost $35 and the journey takes 27h.

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