What is the cheapest way to get from Kitwe to Kolwezi?

The cheapest way to get from Kitwe to Kolwezi is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 6h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kitwe to Kolwezi?

The fastest way to get from Kitwe to Kolwezi is to drive and fly which takes 4h 6m and costs $180 - $850.

How far is it from Kitwe to Kolwezi?

The distance between Kitwe and Kolwezi is 447 km. The road distance is 484.4 km.

How do I travel from Kitwe to Kolwezi without a car?

The best way to get from Kitwe to Kolwezi without a car is to bus and train and taxi which takes 30h 2m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Kitwe to Kolwezi?

It takes approximately 4h 6m to get from Kitwe to Kolwezi, including transfers.

Can I drive from Kitwe to Kolwezi?

Yes, the driving distance between Kitwe to Kolwezi is 484 km. It takes approximately 6h 20m to drive from Kitwe to Kolwezi.

Where can I stay near Kolwezi?

There are seven+ hotels available in Kolwezi.

Kitwe to Kolwezi - 4 ways to travel via train, car, plane, bus, and taxi

There are 4 ways to get from Kitwe to Kolwezi by car, 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.

Drive, fly
best
1. Drive from Kitwe to Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM)car
2. Fly from Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM) to Kolwezi Airport (KWZ)plane FBM - KWZ
4h 6m
$181–807
Drive 484.4 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Kitwe to Kolwezicar 484.4 km
6h 20m
$72–103
Bus, train, taxi
1. Take the bus from Kitwe to Lusakabus
2. Take the bus from Intercity Bus Terminus to Lubumbashibus
3. Take the train from Lubumbashi to Tenketrain
4. Take the taxi from Tenke to Kolwezitaxi
30h 2m
Train, bus, taxi
1. Take the train from Kitwe to Lusakatrain
2. Take the bus from Intercity Bus Terminus to Lubumbashibus
3. Take the train from Lubumbashi to Tenketrain
4. Take the taxi from Tenke to Kolwezitaxi
39h 10m

Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM) to Kolwezi Airport (KWZ) flights

2Weekly Planes

1h 5mAverage Duration

$144Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Kitwe to Kolwezi.

Launch map view

Distance: 446.8 km
Duration: 4h 6m

What companies run services between Kitwe, Zambia and Kolwezi, Democratic Republic of the Congo?

There is no direct connection from Kitwe to Kolwezi. However, you can drive to Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM) airport, fly to Kolwezi Airport (KWZ), then take the taxi to Kolwezi. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Lusaka, walk to Intercity Bus Terminus, take the bus to Lubumbashi, walk to Lubumbashi, take the train to Tenke, then take the taxi to Kolwezi.

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