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Six ways to Travel from Windhoek to Lusaka

Composite routes from Windhoek to Lusaka

Cheapest
23 h 15 min
Car
1907 km.
from $104
Fastest
2 h 34 min
Plane
Other
23 h 15 min
Rideshare
1907 km.
from $24.87
32 h 15 min
1420 km.
from $57.61
25 h 39 min
1420 km.
from $113.37
30 h 49 min
1420 km.
from $109.17

Transport providers

Airlines

South African Airways

Website:
flysaa.com/
Plane from Hosea Kutako International Airport to Lusaka
Ave. Duration:
8h 47m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$216.60–$471.43

Airlink

Phone:
+27 11 451 7300
Website:
flyairlink.com/
Plane from Hosea Kutako International Airport to Lusaka
Ave. Duration:
7h 6m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$267.57–$611.59

Proflight Zambia

Website:
proflight-zambia.com/
Plane from Hosea Kutako International Airport to Lusaka
Ave. Duration:
4h 40m
Frequency:
Monday to Saturday
Estimated price:
$267.57–$382.24

Bus operators

Zambia Airways

Plane from Hosea Kutako International Airport to Lusaka
Ave. Duration:
5h 20m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$229.35–$1,019.32

InterCape

Phone:
+27 (0)21 380 4400
Email:
Website:
intercape.co.za
Bus from Windhoek to Katima
Ave. Duration:
19h 39m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$40.77–$70.08
Bus from Windhoek to Livingstone
Ave. Duration:
23h 15m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$40.77–$76.45

Timboon Coaches

Phone:
+263 77 480 2748
Website:
timbooncoaches.co.za/
Bus from Soweto Market to Katima
Ave. Duration:
14h 23m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$89.19

Mazhandu Family Bus Service

Phone:
+260 961806060
Email:
Website:
facebook.com/Uglmazhandu/
Bus from Katima Mulilo to Lusaka
Ave. Duration:
10h 10m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$35.51

Shalom Bus Services

Phone:
+260 977 982150
Website:
zamfika.com/
Bus from Livingstone to Lusaka
Ave. Duration:
8h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$12.74–$21.66

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Windhoek to Lusaka is to bus via Livingstone which costs $45.65 - $86.96 and takes 32h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Windhoek to Lusaka is to fly which takes 8h 38m and costs $260.87 - $391.30 .

Is there a direct bus between Windhoek and Lusaka?

No, there is no direct bus from Windhoek to Lusaka. However, there are services departing from Windhoek and arriving at Lusaka via Katima Mulilo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 49m.

How far is it from Windhoek to Lusaka?

The distance between Windhoek and Lusaka is 1471 km. The road distance is 1906.2 km.

How do I travel from Windhoek to Lusaka without a car?

The best way to get from Windhoek to Lusaka without a car is to bus via Soweto Market which takes 25h 39m and costs $111.96 - $113.59 .

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

It takes approximately 8h 38m to get from Windhoek to Lusaka, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Windhoek to Lusaka bus from?

Windhoek to Lusaka bus services, operated by InterCape, depart from Windhoek station.

Bus or fly from Windhoek to Lusaka?

The best way to get from Windhoek to Lusaka is to fly which takes 8h 38m and costs $260.87 - $391.30 . Alternatively, you can bus via Soweto Market, which costs $111.96 - $113.59 and takes 25h 39m.

Where does the Windhoek to Lusaka bus arrive?

Windhoek to Lusaka bus services, operated by InterCape, arrive at Katima Mulilo station.

Can I drive from Windhoek to Lusaka?

Yes, the driving distance between Windhoek to Lusaka is 1906 km. It takes approximately 22h 35m to drive from Windhoek 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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