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

The cheapest way to get from Zambia to Kinshasa is to bus which costs $140 - $190 and takes 2 days 12h.

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

The fastest way to get from Zambia to Kinshasa is to drive and fly which takes 4h 47m and costs $290 - $350.

Is there a direct bus between Zambia and Kinshasa?

No, there is no direct bus from Zambia to Kinshasa. However, there are services departing from Lusaka and arriving at Kinshasa via Katima Mulilo, Windhoek and Luanda. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 12h.

How far is it from Zambia to Kinshasa?

The distance between Zambia and Kinshasa is 1724 km. The road distance is 2746.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Zambia to Kinshasa without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 12h and costs $140 - $190.

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

It takes approximately 4h 47m to get from Zambia to Kinshasa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zambia to Kinshasa bus from?

Zambia to Kinshasa bus services, operated by Mazhandu Family Bus Service, depart from Lusaka station.

Bus or fly from Zambia to Kinshasa?

The best way to get from Zambia to Kinshasa is to bus which takes 2 days 12h and costs $140 - $190. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $420 - $800 and takes 8h 27m.

Where does the Zambia to Kinshasa bus arrive?

Zambia to Kinshasa bus services, operated by Mazhandu Family Bus Service, arrive at Katima Mulilo station.

What is the time difference between Zambia and Kinshasa?

Kinshasa is 1h behind Zambia. It is currently 5:45 PM in Zambia and 4:45 PM in Kinshasa.

Can I drive from Zambia to Kinshasa?

Yes, the driving distance between Zambia to Kinshasa is 2746 km. It takes approximately 46h 21m to drive from Zambia to Kinshasa.

Where can I stay near Kinshasa?

There are 152+ hotels available in Kinshasa.

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

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

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Drive to Lubumbashi International Airport, fly
best
1. Drive from Chingola to Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM)car
2. Fly from Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM) to Kinshasa International Airport (FIH)plane FBM - FIH
4h 47m
$292–347
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lusaka to Katima Mulilobus
2. Take the bus from Katima Mulilo to Windhoekbus
3. Take the bus from Windhoek to Gamek Terminalbus
4. Take the bus from Luanda to Kinshasabus
2d 12h
$145–187
Drive 2,746.2 km
1. Drive from Lusaka to Kinshasacar 2,746.2 km
46h 21m
$403–582
Fly from Lusaka
1. Fly from Lusaka (LUN) to Kinshasa International Airport (FIH)plane LUN - FIH
8h 27m
$421–782
Fly from Ndola
1. Fly from Ndola (NLA) to Kinshasa International Airport (FIH)plane NLA - FIH
5h 19m
$381–1,257
Bus via Windhoek
1. Take the bus from Lusaka to Katima Mulilobus
2. Take the bus from Katima Mulilo to Soweto Marketbus
3. Take the bus from Windhoek to Gamek Terminalbus
4. Take the bus from Luanda to Kinshasabus
3d 4h
$187–221

Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM) to Kinshasa International Airport (FIH) flights

26Weekly Planes

3h 30mAverage Duration

$245Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,724.1 km
Duration: 4h 47m

What companies run services between Zambia and Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo?

You can take a bus from Lusaka to Kinshasa via Katima Mulilo, Windhoek, Windhoek, Gamek Terminal, and Luanda in around 2d 12h. Alternatively, Kenya Airways, Uganda Airlines, and four other airlines fly from Lusaka (LUN) to Kinshasa International Airport (FIH) twice daily.

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