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How to get fromVictoria Falls to Francistownby plane, car, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Victoria Falls to Francistown by plane, car, or bus

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  1. Fly to Bulawayo, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Victoria Falls Airport (VFA) to Bulawayo (BUQ)plane plane VFA - BUQ
    2. Drive from Bulawayo (BUQ) to Francistowncar car
    3h 50m
    $242–512

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Livingstone to Kazungulabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kasane to Phillip Matante Drbus bus
    11h 54m
    $36–40

  3. Drive, bus

    1. Drive from Victoria Falls to Kasane Bus Rankcar car
    2. Take the bus from Kasane Bus Rank to Francistown Bus Rankbus bus
    8h 18m
    $45–52

  4. Drive  501.7 km

    1. Drive from Victoria Falls to Francistowncar car 501.7 km
    8h 17m
    $93–134

  5. Fly to Francistown Airport

    1. Fly from Victoria Falls Airport (VFA) to Francistown Airport (FRW)plane plane VFA - FRW
    23h 49m
    $350–798

Victoria Falls Airport (VFA) to Bulawayo (BUQ) flights

Calendar5Weekly Planes
Duration57 minAverage Duration
Ticket$182Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 595.9 km
  • Duration: 3h 50m

What companies run services between Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe and Francistown, Botswana?

Ethiopian Airlines, Air Botswana, and three other airlines fly from Victoria Falls Airport (VFA) to Francistown Airport (FRW) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Victoria Falls to Phillip Matante Dr via Livingstone, Kazungula, and Kasane in around 11h 54m.

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