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43 h 27 min
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Lusaka, Zambia → Kampala, Uganda

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Nine ways to Travel from Lusaka to Kampala

Composite routes from Lusaka to Kampala

Cheapest
43 h 27 min
Car
2993 km.
from $164
Other
7 h 37 min
Bus, Plane
1810 km.
from $438.42
30 h 4 min
1810 km.
from $97.98
26 h 42 min
1810 km.
Select a ticket
15 h 48 min
Bus, Plane
1810 km.
from $10.87
17 h 14 min
Bus, Plane
1810 km.
from $316.16
18 h 17 min
Bus, Plane
1810 km.
from $339.42
20 h 5 min
Bus, Plane
1810 km.
from $637.96
37 h 24 min
Bus, Train
1810 km.
from $5.43

Transport providers

Airlines

Ethiopian Airlines

Website:
ethiopianairlines.com/
Plane from Ndola to Entebbe
Ave. Duration:
7h 35m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$537.11–$1,534.61
Plane from Lusaka to Kigali
Ave. Duration:
8h 27m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$306.92–$895.19

Rwandair Express

Website:
rwandair.com/
Plane from Lusaka to Kigali
Ave. Duration:
7h 32m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$204.61–$575.48

Kenya Airways

Website:
kenya-airways.com/
Plane from Ndola to Entebbe
Ave. Duration:
10h 25m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$370.86–$1,214.90
Plane from Lusaka to Kisumu
Ave. Duration:
8h 52m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$140.67–$613.84
Plane from Lusaka to Kigali
Ave. Duration:
6h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday
Estimated price:
$204.61–$703.36
Plane from Lusaka to Eldoret
Ave. Duration:
10h 35m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Thursday
Estimated price:
$332.50–$1,534.61

Uganda Airlines

Website:
ugandairlines.com/
Plane from Lusaka to Entebbe
Ave. Duration:
2h 45m
Frequency:
Thursday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$230.19–$447.59

Auric Air Services Limited

Website:
auricair.com/
Plane from Lusaka to Kigali
Ave. Duration:
6h
Frequency:
Thursday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$217.40–$460.38

Jambojet Limited

Website:
jambojet.com/
Plane from Lusaka to Kisumu
Ave. Duration:
5h 50m
Frequency:
Thursday
Estimated price:
$140.67–$613.84
Plane from Lusaka to Eldoret
Ave. Duration:
8h 50m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Thursday
Estimated price:
$345.29–$1,534.61

Bus operators

Tahmeed Coach Ltd

Phone:
0724 581902
Website:
tahmeedexpress.com/
Bus from Kisumu to Busia
Ave. Duration:
2h 6m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$3.45–$33.25
Bus from Eldoret to Malaba
Ave. Duration:
2h 12m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$3.71–$33.25

Buscar E.A Limited

Phone:
0790 700700
Email:
Website:
bus-car.co.ke/?fbclid=IwAR0ue-tmedLmaiQ3pC7R6TuzahIO7p698XH5v32MsQRE75qD18nAkNRKeR4#/
Bus from Busia to Kampala
Ave. Duration:
4h 21m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$8.06
Bus from Malaba to Kampala
Ave. Duration:
4h 34m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$9.02

Classic Coach

Website:
srclassic.com/
Bus from Tunduma Terminal to Berelay
Ave. Duration:
13h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$94.61
Bus from Kigali to Kampala
Ave. Duration:
9h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$3.45

Juldan Motors

Phone:
+260 211 247 683
Email:
Bus from Lusaka to Nakonde
Ave. Duration:
12h 38m
Frequency:
Once daily
Bus from Lusaka to Ndola
Ave. Duration:
4h 58m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Bus from Lusaka to Serenje
Ave. Duration:
5h 11m
Frequency:
Once daily

Pineapple Express

Email:
Website:
entebbejinjashuttle.com/
Bus from Entebbe to Kampala
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$15.04

JKAS Bus Services

Phone:
+260 966608267
Email:
Website:
jkasbus.com/en
Bus from Inter-City Bus Terminus to Nakonde
Ave. Duration:
16h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$19.86

Train operators

Tanzania Zambia Railway Authority

Website:
tazarasite.com
Train from Serenje to Nakonde
Ave. Duration:
16h 42m
Frequency:
Twice a week

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Lusaka to Kampala is to bus via Tunduma which costs $97.83 - $98.15 and takes 30h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lusaka to Kampala is to fly and shuttle which takes 7h 37m and costs $336.96 - $521.74 .

How far is it from Lusaka to Kampala?

The distance between Lusaka and Kampala is 1833 km. The road distance is 2989.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Lusaka to Kampala without a car is to bus and train which takes 37h 24m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 37m to get from Lusaka to Kampala, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Lusaka and Kampala?

Kampala is 1h ahead of Lusaka. It is currently 10:10 in Lusaka and 11:10 in Kampala.

Can I drive from Lusaka to Kampala?

Yes, the driving distance between Lusaka to Kampala is 2990 km. It takes approximately 43h 32m to drive from Lusaka to Kampala.

Where can I stay near Kampala?

There are 1461+ hotels available in Kampala. Prices start at $55.43 per night.
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