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Kigali, Rwanda → Lusaka, Zambia

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Kigali to Lusaka

Composite routes from Kigali to Lusaka

Cheapest
37 h 47 min
Car
2142 km.
from $117
Fastest
2 h 48 min
Plane
Other
39 h 10 min
1508 km.
from $111.39
35 h 48 min
1506 km.
Select a ticket
2 d 4 h 14 min
Bus, Train
1507 km.
from $5.43

Transport providers

Airlines

Qatar Airways

Website:
qatarairways.com/en-au/homepage.html
Plane from Kigali to Lusaka
Ave. Duration:
9h 55m
Frequency:
Tuesday
Estimated price:
$178.34–$484.07

Rwandair Express

Website:
rwandair.com/
Plane from Kigali to Lusaka
Ave. Duration:
9h 55m
Frequency:
Tuesday
Estimated price:
$178.34–$484.07

Kenya Airways

Website:
kenya-airways.com/
Plane from Kigali to Lusaka
Ave. Duration:
6h 38m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$178.34–$573.24

Uganda Airlines

Website:
ugandairlines.com/
Plane from Kigali to Lusaka
Ave. Duration:
7h 50m
Frequency:
Tuesday
Estimated price:
$178.34–$382.16

Linhas Aéreas de Moçambique

Website:
lam.co.mz/
Plane from Kigali to Lusaka
Ave. Duration:
5h 20m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$178.34–$484.07

Bus operators

Volcano Express Ltd

Phone:
+250788351253
Email:
Website:
facebook.com/VolcanoLtd/
Bus from Kigali to Kampala
Ave. Duration:
8h
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$7.64–$16.56

Classic Coach

Website:
srclassic.com/
Bus from Berelay Rd to Tunduma
Ave. Duration:
13h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$94.24

Trinity Express

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

Juldan Motors

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

JKAS Bus Services

Phone:
+260 966608267
Email:
Website:
jkasbus.com/en
Bus from Nakonde Bus Stn to Inter-City
Ave. Duration:
16h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$19.78

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
Email:
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 Kigali to Lusaka?

The cheapest way to get from Kigali to Lusaka is to bus via Tunduma which costs $103.26 - $114.13 and takes 39h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kigali to Lusaka is to fly which takes 8h 38m and costs $173.91 - $380.43 .

How far is it from Kigali to Lusaka?

The distance between Kigali and Lusaka is 1533 km. The road distance is 2143.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Kigali to Lusaka without a car is to bus and train and taxi which takes 2 days 4h and costs .

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

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

Bus or fly from Kigali to Lusaka?

The best way to get from Kigali to Lusaka is to fly which takes 8h 38m and costs $173.91 - $380.43 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 35h 48m.

Can I drive from Kigali to Lusaka?

Yes, the driving distance between Kigali to Lusaka is 2143 km. It takes approximately 37h 48m to drive from Kigali to Lusaka.

Which airlines fly from Kigali Airport to Lusaka Airport?

Qatar Airways, Linhas Aéreas de Moçambique, Egyptair and three other airlines offer flights from Kigali Airport to Lusaka Airport.

Where can I stay near Lusaka?

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