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

The cheapest way to get from Bulawayo to Lusaka is to train and bus which costs $28 - $50 and takes 23h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bulawayo to Lusaka is to fly which takes 5h 15m and costs $290 - $550.

Is there a direct bus between Bulawayo and Lusaka?

No, there is no direct bus from Bulawayo to Lusaka. However, there are services departing from Bulawayo and arriving at Inter-City Bus Terminus via RoadPort. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 46m.

How far is it from Bulawayo to Lusaka?

The distance between Bulawayo and Lusaka is 568 km. The road distance is 794.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Bulawayo to Lusaka without a car is to bus which takes 14h 46m and costs $51 - $54.

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

It takes approximately 5h 15m to get from Bulawayo to Lusaka, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bulawayo to Lusaka bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Bulawayo to Lusaka?

The best way to get from Bulawayo to Lusaka is to fly which takes 5h 15m and costs $290 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $51 - $54 and takes 14h 46m.

Where does the Bulawayo to Lusaka bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bulawayo to Lusaka?

Yes, the driving distance between Bulawayo to Lusaka is 795 km. It takes approximately 9h 59m to drive from Bulawayo to Lusaka.

Where can I stay near Lusaka?

There are 353+ hotels available in Lusaka.

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

There are 6 ways to get from Bulawayo to Lusaka by 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.

Fly
best
1. Fly from Bulawayo (BUQ) to Lusaka (LUN)plane BUQ - LUN
5h 15m
$298–514
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Bulawayo to Victoria Fallstrain
2. Take the bus from Livingstone to Lusakabus
23h 8m
$28–48
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bulawayo to Hararebus
2. Take the bus from RoadPort to Inter-City Bus Terminusbus
14h 46m
$52–54
Drive 794.9 km
1. Drive from Bulawayo to Lusakacar 794.9 km
9h 59m
$146–210
Bus via Livingstone
1. Take the bus from Bulawayo to Victoria Fallsbus
2. Take the bus from Livingstone to Lusakabus
15h 11m
$38–58
Bus via Inter-City Bus Terminus
1. Take the bus from Inter-City Bus Terminus to RoadPortbus
2. Take the bus from RoadPort to Inter-City Bus Terminusbus
15h 30m
$73–75

Bulawayo (BUQ) to Lusaka (LUN) flights

17Weekly Planes

5h 12mAverage Duration

$38Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Bulawayo to Lusaka.

Launch map view

Distance: 567.8 km
Duration: 5h 15m

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

Airlink, Fastjet, and five other airlines fly from Bulawayo (BUQ) to Lusaka (LUN) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bulawayo to Inter-City Bus Terminus via Harare and RoadPort in around 14h 46m.

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