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Bukavu to Lusaka

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Bukavu, Democratic Republic of the Congo → Lusaka, Zambia

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Five ways to Travel from Bukavu to Lusaka

Composite routes from Bukavu to Lusaka

Cheapest
Other

Transport providers

Airlines

Ethiopian Airlines

Website:
ethiopianairlines.com/
Plane from Bujumbura to Lusaka
Ave. Duration:
9h 15m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$292.62–$826.97

Rwandair Express

Website:
rwandair.com/
Plane from Kamembe to Lusaka
Ave. Duration:
12h 5m
Frequency:
Tuesday
Estimated price:
$190.84–$547.07

Kenya Airways

Website:
kenya-airways.com/
Plane from Kamembe to Lusaka
Ave. Duration:
15h 35m
Frequency:
Friday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$190.84–$636.13
Plane from Bujumbura to Lusaka
Ave. Duration:
12h 12m
Frequency:
Friday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$190.84–$636.13

Linhas Aéreas de Moçambique

Website:
lam.co.mz/
Plane from Kamembe to Lusaka
Ave. Duration:
7h 30m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$190.84–$547.07

Bus operators

Modern Coast

Phone:
+254 709 897 000
Website:
modern.co.ke/
Bus from Gisenyi to Namayiba
Ave. Duration:
9h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$0.57–$30.53
Bus from Goma Bus Stn to Namayiba
Ave. Duration:
9h 42m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$0.57–$30.53

Volcano Express Ltd

Phone:
+250788351253
Website:
facebook.com/VolcanoLtd/
Bus from Rusizi Bus Stn to Nyabugogo
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Bus from Kigali to Kampala
Ave. Duration:
8h
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$7.63–$16.54

Classic Coach

Website:
srclassic.com/
Bus from Berelay Rd to Tunduma
Ave. Duration:
13h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$94.12

Trinity Express

Website:
trinityexpress.rw/
Bus from Kigali to Kampala
Ave. Duration:
11h 28m
Frequency:
Once daily

Juldan Motors

Phone:
+260 211 247 683
Bus from Nakonde to Lusaka
Ave. Duration:
12h 38m
Frequency:
Once daily

JKAS Bus Services

Phone:
+260 966608267
Website:
jkasbus.com/en
Bus from Nakonde Bus Stn to Inter-City
Ave. Duration:
16h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$19.76

Other operators

Ihusi Express

Website:
facebook.com/IhusiExpress/
Other from Bukavu to Goma
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$57.52

Train operators

Tanzania Zambia Railway Authority

Website:
tazarasite.com
Train from Nakonde to New
Ave. Duration:
22h
Frequency:
Twice a week

Zambia Railways

Phone:
+260-215-227000
Website:
zrl.com.zm
Train from Kabwe to Lusaka
Ave. Duration:
4h 41m
Frequency:
Twice a week

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Bukavu to Lusaka?

The cheapest way to get from Bukavu to Lusaka is to ferry and bus which costs $141.30 - $173.91 and takes 45h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bukavu to Lusaka?

The fastest way to get from Bukavu to Lusaka is to fly which takes 9h 4m and costs $184.78 - $521.74 .

Is there a direct flight between Bukavu and Lusaka?

There are no direct flights between Bukavu and Lusaka. The fastest has 2 changes and takes 12h 5m and costs $163.04 - $467.39 .

How far is it from Bukavu to Lusaka?

The distance between Bukavu and Lusaka is 1470 km. The road distance is 2043.4 km.

How long does it take to get from Bukavu to Lusaka?

It takes approximately 9h 4m to get from Bukavu to Lusaka, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Bukavu to Lusaka?

The best way to get from Bukavu to Lusaka is to fly which takes 9h 4m and costs $184.78 - $521.74 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 41h 4m.

Can I drive from Bukavu to Lusaka?

Yes, the driving distance between Bukavu to Lusaka is 2043 km. It takes approximately 36h 7m to drive from Bukavu to Lusaka.

Where can I stay near Lusaka?

There are 243+ hotels available in Lusaka. Prices start at $24.57 per night.
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