There are 5 ways to get from Kitwe to Livingstone by bus, plane, train, or car
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Bus, fly
best- Take the bus from Kitwe to Ndola
- Fly from Ndola (NLA) to Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport (LVI)NLA - LVI
5h 29mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Kitwe to LivingstoneKafue
34h$11–18Bus via Lusaka
- Take the bus from Kitwe to Lusaka
- Take the bus from Lusaka to Livingstone
15h$24–34Drive 833.7 km
- Drive from Kitwe to Livingstone833.7 km
11h 57m$123–177Bus
- Take the bus from Power Tools Bus Station to Livingstone Bus Terminus
17h$20–24
Ndola (NLA) to Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport (LVI) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kitwe to Livingstone is to train which costs $11 - $18 and takes 34h.
The fastest way to get from Kitwe to Livingstone is to drive which takes 11h 57m and costs $120 - $180.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Power Tools Bus Station station and arriving at Livingstone Bus Terminus. Services depart once daily, and operate Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 17h.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kitwe and arriving at Livingstone. Services depart once a week, and operate Friday. The journey takes approximately 34h.
The distance between Kitwe and Livingstone is 689 km. The road distance is 833.7 km.
The best way to get from Kitwe to Livingstone without a car is to bus via Lusaka which takes 15h and costs $24 - $35.
It takes approximately 5h 29m to get from Kitwe to Livingstone, including transfers.
Kitwe to Livingstone bus services, operated by Euro-Africa Bus Service, depart from Kitwe station.
Kitwe to Livingstone train services, operated by Zambia Railways Ltd, depart from Kitwe station.
The best way to get from Kitwe to Livingstone is to bus via Lusaka which takes 15h and costs $24 - $35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $11 - $18 and takes 34h.
What companies run services between Kitwe, Zambia and Livingstone, Zambia?
You can take a bus from Kitwe to Livingstone via Lusaka in around 15h. Alternatively, Zambia Railways Ltd operates a train from Kitwe to Livingstone once a week. Tickets cost $11–18 and the journey takes 34h.
- Website
- proflight-zambia.com
Flights from Ndola to Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport via Lusaka
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $330–650
- Phone
- +260-765-211826
- info@zrl.com.zm
- Website
- zrl.com.zm
Train from Kitwe to Livingstone
- Ave. Duration
- 34h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $11–18
- Schedules at
- zrl.com.zm
- Economy
- $12
- Standard
- $13
- 2nd Class Sleeper
- $18
- Ist Class Sleeper
- $18
- Phone
- +260 211 247 683
- info@juldanmotors.com
Bus from Kitwe to Ndola
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Phone
- +260 977 772 025
Bus from Kitwe to Lusaka
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $11
- Schedules at
- thebestofzambia.com
- Phone
- +260 977 982150
- Website
- shalom-bus-services.com
Bus from Lusaka to Livingstone
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–24
- Schedules at
- shalom-bus-services.com
- Phone
- +260 212 217 118
- Website
- facebook.com
Bus from Power Tools Bus Station to Livingstone Bus Terminus
- Ave. Duration
- 17h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–24
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
- Single
- $20–24
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More Questions & Answers
Kitwe to Livingstone bus services, operated by Euro-Africa Bus Service, arrive at Lusaka station.
Kitwe to Livingstone train services, operated by Zambia Railways Ltd, arrive at Livingstone station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kitwe to Livingstone is 834 km. It takes approximately 11h 57m to drive from Kitwe to Livingstone.
There are 218+ hotels available in Livingstone.


