What is the cheapest way to get from Uganda to Lubumbashi?

The cheapest way to get from Uganda to Lubumbashi is to bus via Kobil Petro Station which costs $130 - $160 and takes 2 days 17h.

What is the fastest way to get from Uganda to Lubumbashi?

The fastest way to get from Uganda to Lubumbashi is to fly which takes 8h 7m and costs $450 - $700.

Is there a direct bus between Uganda and Lubumbashi?

No, there is no direct bus from Uganda to Lubumbashi. However, there are services departing from Kampala and arriving at Lubumbashi via Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 11h.

How far is it from Uganda to Lubumbashi?

The distance between Uganda and Lubumbashi is 1455 km. The road distance is 2212.1 km.

How do I travel from Uganda to Lubumbashi without a car?

The best way to get from Uganda to Lubumbashi without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 11h and costs $131 - $135.

How long does it take to get from Uganda to Lubumbashi?

It takes approximately 8h 7m to get from Uganda to Lubumbashi, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Uganda to Lubumbashi bus from?

Uganda to Lubumbashi bus services, operated by SR Classic Coach, depart from Kampala station.

Bus or fly from Uganda to Lubumbashi?

The best way to get from Uganda to Lubumbashi is to fly which takes 8h 7m and costs $450 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $131 - $135 and takes 2 days 11h.

Where does the Uganda to Lubumbashi bus arrive?

Uganda to Lubumbashi bus services, operated by SR Classic Coach, arrive at Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal station.

What is the time difference between Uganda and Lubumbashi?

Lubumbashi is 1h behind Uganda. It is currently 4:54 PM in Uganda and 3:54 PM in Lubumbashi.

Can I drive from Uganda to Lubumbashi?

Yes, the driving distance between Uganda to Lubumbashi is 2212 km. It takes approximately 38h 49m to drive from Uganda to Lubumbashi.

Where can I stay near Lubumbashi?

There are 31+ hotels available in Lubumbashi.

Uganda to Lubumbashi - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Uganda to Lubumbashi by plane, bus, car, or train

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Entebbe (EBB) to Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM)plane EBB - FBM
8h 7m
$454–667
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kampala to Ubungo Intl Bus Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal to Lubumbashibus
2d 11h
$131–134
Drive 2,212.1 km
1. Drive from Buganda to Lubumbashicar 2,212.1 km
38h 49m
$331–478
Bus via Kobil Petro Station
1. Take the bus from Kampala to Dar es Salaambus
2. Take the bus from Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal to Lubumbashibus
2d 17h
$133–159
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Kampala to Ubungo Intl Bus Terminalbus
2. Take the train from Dar es salaam to Mbeyatrain
3. Take the bus from Mbeya to Lubumbashibus
2d 18h

Entebbe (EBB) to Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM) flights

14Weekly Planes

5h 55mAverage Duration

$377Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,454.6 km
Duration: 8h 7m

What companies run services between Uganda and Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo?

Kenya Airways, Ethiopian Airlines, and Uganda Airlines fly from Entebbe (EBB) to Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Buganda to Lubumbashi via Kampala and Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal in around 2d 11h.

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