What is the cheapest way to get from Western Cape to Lusaka?

The cheapest way to get from Western Cape to Lusaka is to bus via Cape Town which costs $85 - $180 and takes 44h 52m.

What is the fastest way to get from Western Cape to Lusaka?

The fastest way to get from Western Cape to Lusaka is to fly which takes 4h 53m and costs $360 - $550.

Is there a direct bus between Western Cape and Lusaka?

No, there is no direct bus from Western Cape to Lusaka. However, there are services departing from Cape Town Stn and arriving at Lusaka via Johannesburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 37m.

How far is it from Western Cape to Lusaka?

The distance between Western Cape and Lusaka is 2197 km. The road distance is 2957 km.

How do I travel from Western Cape to Lusaka without a car?

The best way to get from Western Cape to Lusaka without a car is to bus which takes 37h 37m and costs $100 - $190.

How long does it take to get from Western Cape to Lusaka?

It takes approximately 5h 15m to get from Western Cape to Lusaka, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Western Cape to Lusaka bus from?

Western Cape to Lusaka bus services, operated by Eagle Liner, depart from Cape Town Stn station.

Bus or fly from Western Cape to Lusaka?

The best way to get from Western Cape to Lusaka is to fly which takes 5h 15m and costs $280 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $190 and takes 37h 37m.

Where does the Western Cape to Lusaka bus arrive?

Western Cape to Lusaka bus services, operated by Eagle Liner, arrive at Park Station.

Can I drive from Western Cape to Lusaka?

Yes, the driving distance between Western Cape to Lusaka is 2957 km. It takes approximately 30h 42m to drive from Western Cape to Lusaka.

Where can I stay near Lusaka?

There are 348+ hotels available in Lusaka.

Western Cape to Lusaka - 6 ways to travel via plane, bus, car train, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Western Cape to Lusaka by plane, bus (Greyhound), car train, car, or bus

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Fly from George Airport
best
1. Fly from George Airport (GRJ) to Lusaka (LUN)plane GRJ - LUN
5h 15m
$285–746
Bus via Cape Town
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cape Town to Johannesburgbus
2. Take the bus from 77 Nugget St to Intercity Bus Terminusbus
44h 52m
$87–172
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cape Town Stn to Park Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Lusakabus
37h 37m
$107–184
Car train, drive
1. Take the car train from Cape Town to Klerksdorpcartrain
2. Drive from Klerksdorp to Lusakacar
2d 4h
$277–413
Drive 2,957 km
1. Drive from Cape Town to Lusakacar 2,957 km
30h 42m
$434–627
Fly from Cape Town International Airport
1. Fly from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Lusaka (LUN)plane CPT - LUN
4h 53m
$364–545

George Airport (GRJ) to Lusaka (LUN) flights

25Weekly Planes

5h 40mAverage Duration

$255Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,197.1 km
Duration: 5h 15m

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

Airlink, CemAir, and four other airlines fly from George Airport (GRJ) to Lusaka (LUN) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cape Town Stn to Lusaka via Park Station and Johannesburg in around 37h 37m.

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