What is the cheapest way to get from Zambia to Botswana?

The cheapest way to get from Zambia to Botswana is to bus via Francistown which costs $44 and takes 24h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from Zambia to Botswana?

The fastest way to get from Zambia to Botswana is to fly which takes 3h 14m and costs $430 - $750.

Is there a direct bus between Zambia and Botswana?

No, there is no direct bus from Zambia to Botswana. However, there are services departing from Intercity Bus Terminal and arriving at Gaborone Bus Rank via Francistown Bus Rank. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 15m.

How far is it from Zambia to Botswana?

The distance between Zambia and Botswana is 764 km. The road distance is 1422.7 km.

How do I travel from Zambia to Botswana without a car?

The best way to get from Zambia to Botswana without a car is to bus which takes 23h 15m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Zambia to Botswana?

It takes approximately 3h 14m to get from Zambia to Botswana, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zambia to Botswana bus from?

Zambia to Botswana bus services, operated by Likili Motors, depart from Intercity Bus Terminal station.

Bus or fly from Zambia to Botswana?

The best way to get from Zambia to Botswana is to fly which takes 3h 14m and costs $430 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 23h 15m.

Where does the Zambia to Botswana bus arrive?

Zambia to Botswana bus services, operated by Likili Motors, arrive at Francistown station.

Can I drive from Zambia to Botswana?

Yes, the driving distance between Zambia to Botswana is 1423 km. It takes approximately 16h 2m to drive from Zambia to Botswana.

Where can I stay near Botswana?

There are 397+ hotels available in Botswana.

Zambia to Botswana - 6 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Zambia to Botswana by plane, bus, or car

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Fly Lusaka to Maun Airport
best
1. Fly from Lusaka (LUN) to Maun Airport (MUB)plane LUN - MUB
3h 14m
$431–737
Bus via Francistown
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Inter-City Bus Terminus to Phillip Matante Drbus
2. Take the bus from Phillip Matante Dr to Gaboronebus
24h 9m
$43
Bus
1. Take the bus from Intercity Bus Terminal to Francistownbus
2. Take the bus from Francistown Bus Rank to Gaborone Bus Rankbus
23h 15m
Drive 1,422.7 km
1. Drive from Lusaka to Gaboronecar 1,422.7 km
16h 2m
$209–302
Fly Lusaka to Gaborone
1. Fly from Lusaka (LUN) to Gaborone (GBE)plane LUN - GBE
4h 26m
$281–547
Fly Ndola to Gaborone
1. Fly from Ndola (NLA) to Gaborone (GBE)plane NLA - GBE
4h 48m
$361–952

Lusaka (LUN) to Maun Airport (MUB) flights

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4h 31mAverage Duration

$385Cheapest Price

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Distance: 764.5 km
Duration: 3h 14m

What companies run services between Zambia and Botswana?

Proflight Zambia, Airlink, and two other airlines fly from Lusaka (LUN) to Maun Airport (MUB) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Intercity Bus Terminal to Gaborone Bus Rank via Francistown Bus Rank in around 23h 15m.

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