There are 5 ways to get from Windhoek to Zambia by plane, bus, or car
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Fly to Lusaka
best- Fly from Windhoek International Airport (WDH) to Lusaka (LUN)plane WDH - LUN
6h 4m$403–656Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Windhoek to Katima Mulilobus
- Take the bus from Katima Mulilo to Lusakabus
21h 47m$99–112Drive 1,861.8 km
- Drive from Windhoek to Lusakacar 1,861.8 km
20h 59m$274–395Fly to Ndola
- Fly from Windhoek International Airport (WDH) to Ndola (NLA)plane WDH - NLA
8h 2m$493–679Bus via Soweto Market
- Take the bus from Soweto Market to Katima Mulilobus
- Take the bus from Katima Mulilo to Lusakabus
37h 47m$135–146
Windhoek International Airport (WDH) to Lusaka (LUN) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Windhoek to Zambia is to bus which costs $95 - $120 and takes 21h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Windhoek to Zambia is to fly which takes 6h 4m and costs $400 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Windhoek to Zambia. However, there are services departing from Windhoek and arriving at Lusaka via Katima Mulilo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 47m.
The distance between Windhoek and Zambia is 1469 km. The road distance is 1861.8 km.
The best way to get from Windhoek to Zambia without a car is to bus which takes 21h 47m and costs $95 - $120.
It takes approximately 6h 4m to get from Windhoek to Zambia, including transfers.
Windhoek to Zambia bus services, operated by InterCape, depart from Windhoek station.
The best way to get from Windhoek to Zambia is to fly which takes 6h 4m and costs $400 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $95 - $120 and takes 21h 47m.
Windhoek to Zambia bus services, operated by InterCape, arrive at Katima Mulilo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Windhoek to Zambia is 1862 km. It takes approximately 20h 59m to drive from Windhoek to Zambia.
What companies run services between Windhoek, Namibia and Zambia?
Proflight Zambia and Airlink fly from Windhoek International Airport (WDH) to Lusaka (LUN) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Windhoek to Lusaka via Katima Mulilo in around 21h 47m.
- Website
- flyairlink.com
Flights from Windhoek International Airport to Lusaka via Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $300–850
Flights from Windhoek International Airport to Ndola via Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $500–600
- Website
- proflight-zambia.com
Flights from Windhoek International Airport to Lusaka via Livingstone
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $410–600
Flights from Windhoek International Airport to Ndola via Livingstone, Lusaka
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 37m
- When
- Friday, Tuesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $480–900
- Website
- ethiopianairlines.com
Flights from Windhoek International Airport to Ndola via Maun
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Monday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $350–1,200
- Phone
- +27 (0)21 380 4400
- [email protected]
- Website
- intercape.co.za
Bus from Windhoek to Katima Mulilo
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 37m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–65
- Website
- https://www.intercape.co.za
- Saver
- $51
- Flexi
- $55
- Full Flexi
- $61
- Phone
- +260 961806060
- [email protected]
- Website
- facebook.com
Bus from Katima Mulilo to Lusaka
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $48
- Website
- https://www.facebook.com/Uglmazhandu/
Bus from Katima Mulilo to Lusaka
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $48
- Website
- https://www.facebook.com/Uglmazhandu/
- Phone
- +263 77 480 2748
- Website
- facebook.com
Bus from Soweto Market to Katima Mulilo
- Ave. Duration
- 26h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $80–90
- Website
- https://www.facebook.com/p/Timboon-Coaches-100064758973585/
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