How to Travel from

Mtwara to Lusaka

by Route or Car

Tanzania Zambia Mtwara Lusaka

Cheapest

By car (2 209 km)

32 h 44 min

2209 km.

from $121

Other

Taxi, bus via Tunduma, Taxi, bus via Tunduma

40 h 22 min

1410 km.

from $127.28

Bus, Train

2 d 15 h 20 min

1409 km.

from $5.43

Bus, Plane

10 h 54 min

1410 km.

from $10.87

Airlines

Air Tanzania

Website:

airtanzania.co.tz/

Plane from Mtwara to Lusaka

Ave. Duration:

4h 40m

Frequency:

Wednesday

Estimated price:

$191.08–$394.90

Plane from Mtwara to Ndola

Ave. Duration:

5h 20m

Frequency:

Monday, Thursday, and Saturday

Estimated price:

$280.25–$585.98

Bus operators

Juldan Motors

Phone:

+260 211 247 683

Email:

[email protected]

Bus from Nakonde to Lusaka

Ave. Duration:

12h 38m

Frequency:

Once daily

Bus from Ndola to Lusaka

Ave. Duration:

4h 59m

Frequency:

Twice daily

New Force Enterprices Ltd

Phone:

+255 754864829

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

newforcebus.co.tz/

Bus from Magufuli Bus Terminal to Tunduma

Ave. Duration:

15h

Frequency:

3 times a day

Estimated price:

$22.93–$28.02

JKAS Bus Services

Phone:

+260 966608267

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

jkasbus.com/en

Bus from Nakonde Bus Stn to Inter-City

Ave. Duration:

16h

Frequency:

Twice daily

Estimated price:

$19.78

Buti La Zungu Express

Phone:

- +255716142929

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

butilazungu.co.tz/

Bus from Lindi Bus Terminal to Magufuli

Ave. Duration:

5h 45m

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$19.27

Bus from Lindi Bus Terminal to Temeke

Ave. Duration:

5h 26m

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$18.34

Train operators

Tanzania Zambia Railway Authority

Website:

tazarasite.com

Train from Dar es salaam to Mbeya

Ave. Duration:

24h 20m

Frequency:

Twice a week

Train from Nakonde to New

Ave. Duration:

22h

Frequency:

Twice a week

Zambia Railways

Phone:

+260-215-227000

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

zrl.com.zm

Train from Kabwe to Lusaka

Ave. Duration:

4h 41m

Frequency:

Twice a week

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

The cheapest way to get from Mtwara to Lusaka is to taxi and bus via Tunduma which costs $108.70 - $130.43 and takes 40h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mtwara to Lusaka is to fly which takes 6h 7m and costs $195.65 - $391.30 .

Is there a direct flight between Mtwara and Lusaka?

There are no direct flights between Mtwara and Lusaka. The fastest has 1 change and takes 4h 40m and costs $163.04 - $336.96 .

How far is it from Mtwara to Lusaka?

The distance between Mtwara and Lusaka is 1421 km. The road distance is 2209.4 km.

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

It takes approximately 6h 7m to get from Mtwara to Lusaka, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Mtwara and Lusaka?

Lusaka is 1h behind Mtwara. It is currently 12:23 in Mtwara and 11:23 in Lusaka.

Can I drive from Mtwara to Lusaka?

Yes, the driving distance between Mtwara to Lusaka is 2209 km. It takes approximately 32h 43m to drive from Mtwara to Lusaka.

Where can I stay near Lusaka?

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

Book in Lusaka

The Pamodzi Hotel

Church Road, Lusaka

Fine

8.5

Radisson Blu Hotel Lusaka

19029 Great East Road, Lusaka

Fine

8.4

Natwange Backpackers

20 Kariba, Kalundu, Lusaka

Fine

8.5

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Lusaka National Museum

The Lusaka National Museum is a museum located in Lusaka, Zambia, covering the history and culture of the nation.

Lusaka National Park

The Lusaka National Museum is a museum located in Lusaka, Zambia, covering the history and culture of the nation.

Lusaka

Lusaka is the capital and largest city of Zambia. It is one of the fastest-developing cities in southern Africa. Lusaka is in the southern part of the central plateau at an elevation of about 1279 m., the city's population was about 3.3 million, while the urban population is estimated at 2.5 million in 2018. Lusaka is the centre of both commerce and government in Zambia and connects to the country's four main highways heading north, south, east, and west. English is the official language of the city administration, while Bemba, Tonga, Lenje, Soli, Lozi, and Nyanja are the commonly spoken street languages. The earliest evidence of settlement in the area dates to the 6th century AD, with the first known settlement in the 11th century. It was then home to the Lenje and Soli peoples from the 17th or 18th century. The founding of the modern city occurred in 1905 when it lay in the British protectorate of Northern Rhodesia, which was controlled by the British South African Company (BSAC). The BSAC built a railway linking their mines in the Copperbelt to Cape Town and Lusaka was designated as a water stop on that line, named after a local Lenje chief called Lusaaka. White Afrikaner farmers then settled in the area and expanded Lusaka into a regional trading centre, taking over its administration. In 1929, five years after taking over control of Northern Rhodesia from the BSAC, the British colonial administration decided to move its capital from Livingstone to a more central location, and Lusaka was chosen. Town planners including Stanley Adshead worked on the project, and the city was built out over the subsequent decades.

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Five ways to Travel from Mtwara to Lusaka

Transport providers

Airlines

Air Tanzania

Bus operators

Juldan Motors

New Force Enterprices Ltd

JKAS Bus Services

Buti La Zungu Express

Train operators

Tanzania Zambia Railway Authority

Zambia Railways

Questions and Answers

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

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

Is there a direct flight between Mtwara and Lusaka?

How far is it from Mtwara to Lusaka?

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

What is the time difference between Mtwara and Lusaka?

Can I drive from Mtwara to Lusaka?

Where can I stay near Lusaka?