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

The cheapest way to get from Kigali to Lusaka is to bus via Tunduma which costs $120 - $180 and takes 38h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kigali to Lusaka is to fly which takes 6h 8m and costs $220 - $500.

How far is it from Kigali to Lusaka?

The distance between Kigali and Lusaka is 1533 km.

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

The best way to get from Kigali to Lusaka without a car is to bus and train and taxi which takes 2 days 3h and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 8m to get from Kigali to Lusaka, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Kigali to Lusaka?

The best way to get from Kigali to Lusaka is to fly which takes 6h 8m and costs $220 - $500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 34h 49m.

Where can I stay near Lusaka?

There are 372+ hotels available in Lusaka.

Kigali to Lusaka - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and taxi

There are 4 ways to get from Kigali to Lusaka by plane, bus, train, or taxi

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 Kigali (KGL) to Lusaka (LUN)plane KGL - LUN
6h 8m
$221–501
Bus via Tunduma
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nyabugogo Bus Stn to Trinity Bus Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from Berelay Rd to Tunduma Terminalbus
3. Take the bus from Nakonde Bus Stn to Inter-City Bus Terminusbus
38h 11m
$121–175
Bus
1. Take the bus from Nyabugogo Bus Stn to Trinity Bus Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from Berelay Rd to Tunduma Terminalbus
3. Take the bus from Nakonde to Lusakabus
34h 49m
Bus, train, taxi
1. Take the bus from Nyabugogo Bus Stn to Trinity Bus Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from Berelay Rd to Tunduma Terminalbus
3. Take the train from Nakonde to New Kapiri Mposhitrain
4. Take the taxi from New Kapiri Mposhi to Kabwetaxi
5. Take the train from Kabwe to Lusakatrain
2d 3h

Kigali (KGL) to Lusaka (LUN) flights

10Weekly Planes

4hAverage Duration

$188Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Kigali to Lusaka.

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Distance: 1,532.9 km
Duration: 6h 8m

What companies run services between Kigali, Rwanda and Lusaka, Zambia?

Rwandair Express and Kenya Airways fly from Kigali (KGL) to Lusaka (LUN) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nyabugogo Bus Stn to Lusaka via Trinity Bus Terminal, Berelay Rd, Tunduma Terminal, and Nakonde in around 34h 49m.

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