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

The cheapest way to get from Arusha to Lusaka is to bus which costs $75 - $81 and takes 39h.

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

The fastest way to get from Arusha to Lusaka is to taxi and fly which takes 5h 26m and costs $270 - $800.

Is there a direct bus between Arusha and Lusaka?

No, there is no direct bus from Arusha to Lusaka. However, there are services departing from Central Bus Terminal and arriving at Intercity Bus Terminus via Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h.

How far is it from Arusha to Lusaka?

The distance between Arusha and Lusaka is 1699 km. The road distance is 2126.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Arusha to Lusaka without a car is to bus which takes 39h and costs $75 - $81.

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

It takes approximately 5h 26m to get from Arusha to Lusaka, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Arusha to Lusaka bus from?

Arusha to Lusaka bus services, operated by BM Luxury Coach, depart from Central Bus Terminal station.

Bus or fly from Arusha to Lusaka?

The best way to get from Arusha to Lusaka is to bus which takes 39h and costs $75 - $81. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $260 - $750 and takes 5h 56m.

Where does the Arusha to Lusaka bus arrive?

Arusha to Lusaka bus services, operated by BM Luxury Coach, arrive at Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal station.

What is the time difference between Arusha and Lusaka?

Lusaka is 1h behind Arusha. It is currently 4:37 AM in Arusha and 3:37 AM in Lusaka.

Can I drive from Arusha to Lusaka?

Yes, the driving distance between Arusha to Lusaka is 2127 km. It takes approximately 34h 18m to drive from Arusha to Lusaka.

Where can I stay near Lusaka?

There are 364+ hotels available in Lusaka.

Arusha to Lusaka - 6 ways to travel via train, taxi, plane, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Arusha to Lusaka by taxi, plane, bus, train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Taxi to Kilimanjaro International Airport, fly
best
1. Take the taxi from Arusha to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)taxi
2. Fly from Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) to Lusaka (LUN)plane JRO - LUN
5h 26m
$278–761
Bus via Dar es Salaam
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Arusha to Dar es Salaambus
2. Take the bus from Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal to Intercity Bus Terminusbus
40h
$70–90
Bus
1. Take the bus from Central Bus Terminal to Ubungo Intl Bus Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal to Intercity Bus Terminusbus
39h
$76–81
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Arusha to Dar es Salaamtrain
2. Take the train from Dar es salaam to Serenjetrain
3. Take the bus from Serenje to Lusakabus
2d 18h
Drive 2,126.8 km
1. Drive from Arusha to Lusakacar 2,126.8 km
34h 18m
$312–451
Fly from Arusha
1. Fly from Arusha (ARK) to Lusaka (LUN)plane ARK - LUN
5h 56m
$264–745

Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) to Lusaka (LUN) flights

15Weekly Planes

6h 34mAverage Duration

$226Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Arusha to Lusaka.

Launch map view

Distance: 1,698.9 km
Duration: 5h 26m

What companies run services between Arusha, Tanzania and Lusaka, Zambia?

You can take a bus from Central Bus Terminal to Intercity Bus Terminus via Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal in around 39h. Alternatively, Precision Air, Zambia Airways, and five other airlines fly from Arusha (ARK) to Lusaka (LUN) 5 times a week.

Airlines