What is the cheapest way to get from Bulawayo to Chipata?

The cheapest way to get from Bulawayo to Chipata is to bus via Livingstone which costs $70 - $80 and takes 39h 11m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bulawayo to Chipata?

The fastest way to get from Bulawayo to Chipata is to fly and drive which takes 9h 18m and costs $320 - $1,400.

Is there a direct bus between Bulawayo and Chipata?

No, there is no direct bus from Bulawayo to Chipata. However, there are services departing from Bulawayo and arriving at Chipata Bus Stn via RoadPort, Lusaka and Power Tools Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 40m.

How far is it from Bulawayo to Chipata?

The distance between Bulawayo and Chipata is 959 km. The road distance is 1192.6 km.

How do I travel from Bulawayo to Chipata without a car?

The best way to get from Bulawayo to Chipata without a car is to bus which takes 37h 40m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Bulawayo to Chipata?

It takes approximately 11h 11m to get from Bulawayo to Chipata, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bulawayo to Chipata bus from?

Bulawayo to Chipata bus services, operated by Bravo Tours, depart from Bulawayo station.

Where does the Bulawayo to Chipata bus arrive?

Bulawayo to Chipata bus services, operated by Bravo Tours, arrive at Harare station.

Can I drive from Bulawayo to Chipata?

Yes, the driving distance between Bulawayo to Chipata is 1193 km. It takes approximately 16h 1m to drive from Bulawayo to Chipata.

Where can I stay near Chipata?

There are 12+ hotels available in Chipata.

Bulawayo to Chipata - 8 ways to travel via plane, taxi, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Bulawayo to Chipata by plane, taxi, bus, 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.

Fly to Mfuwe Airport, taxi
best
1. Fly from Bulawayo (BUQ) to Mfuwe Airport (MFU)BUQ - MFU
2. Take the taxi from Mfuwe Airport (MFU) to Chipata
11h 11m
$528–994
Bus via Livingstone
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bulawayo to Victoria Falls
2. Take the bus from Livingstone Bus Terminus to Power Tools Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Power Tools Bus Stn to Chipata Bus Stn
39h 11m
$70–79
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bulawayo to Harare
2. Take the bus from RoadPort to Inter-City Bus Terminus
3. Take the bus from Lusaka to Kitwe
4. Take the bus from Power Tools Bus Stn to Chipata Bus Stn
37h 40m
Drive 1,192.6 km
1. Drive from Bulawayo to Chipata1,192.6 km
16h 1m
$218–315
Fly to Kamuzu International Airport, drive
1. Fly from Bulawayo (BUQ) to Kamuzu International Airport (LLW)BUQ - LLW
2. Drive from Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) to Chipata
9h 18m
$327–1,379
Fly to Tete, drive
1. Fly from Bulawayo (BUQ) to Tete (TET)BUQ - TET
2. Drive from Tete (TET) to Chipata
16h 40m
$428–1,214
Bus via Ndola
1. Take the bus from Inter-City Bus Terminus to RoadPort
2. Take the bus from RoadPort to Inter-City Bus Terminus
3. Take the bus from Lusaka to Ndola
4. Take the bus from Ndola to Kitwe
5. Take the bus from Power Tools Bus Stn to Chipata Bus Stn
39h 24m
Bus via Livingstone #2
1. Take the bus from Bulawayo to Victoria Falls
2. Take the bus from Livingstone Bus Terminus to Power Tools Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Power Tools Bus Stn to Chipata Bus Stn
40h 11m
$73–81

Bulawayo (BUQ) to Mfuwe Airport (MFU) flights

11Weekly Planes

12h 16mAverage Duration

$340Cheapest Price

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Distance: 959.2 km
Duration: 11h 11m

What companies run services between Bulawayo, Zimbabwe and Chipata, Zambia?

You can take a bus from Bulawayo to Chipata Bus Stn via Harare, RoadPort, Inter-City Bus Terminus, Lusaka, Kitwe, and Power Tools Bus Stn in around 37h 40m.

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