There are 4 ways to get from Lobito to Luena by train, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Lobito Central Nova to Huambotrain Benguela Railways
- Take the train from Huambo to Luenatrain
25h 37mDrive 831 km
cheapest- Drive from Lobito to Luenacar 831 km
11h 45m$28–40Bus, train
- Take the bus from Lobito to Chongoroibus
- Take the bus from Chongoroi to Kuitobus
- Take the train from Cuíto to Luenatrain
25h 57m$30–70Fly
- Fly from Catumbela Airport (CBT) to Luena Airport (LUO)plane CBT - LUO
16h 49m$292–762
Catumbela Airport (CBT) to Luena Airport (LUO) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lobito to Luena is to drive which costs $27 - $40 and takes 11h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Lobito to Luena is to drive which takes 11h 45m and costs $27 - $40.
No, there is no direct train from Lobito to Luena. However, there are services departing from Lobito Central Nova and arriving at Luena via Huambo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 37m.
The distance between Lobito and Luena is 978 km. The road distance is 831 km.
The best way to get from Lobito to Luena without a car is to train which takes 25h 37m and costs .
It takes approximately 25h 37m to get from Lobito to Luena, including transfers.
Lobito to Luena train services, operated by Caminho de ferro de Benguela, depart from Lobito Central Nova station.
The best way to get from Lobito to Luena is to train which takes 25h 37m and costs . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $290 - $800 and takes 16h 49m.
Lobito to Luena train services, operated by Caminho de ferro de Benguela, arrive at Huambo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lobito to Luena is 831 km. It takes approximately 11h 45m to drive from Lobito to Luena.
What companies run services between Lobito, Angola and Luena, Angola?
You can take a train from Lobito Central Nova to Luena via Huambo in around 25h 37m. Alternatively, TAAG Angola Airlines flies from Catumbela Airport (CBT) to Luena Airport (LUO) 3 times a week.
- Website
- taag.com
Flights from Catumbela Airport to Luena Airport via Luanda
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 57m
- When
- Tuesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $240–700
- Website
- facebook.com
Train from Lobito Central Nova to Huambo
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 44m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- https://www.facebook.com/people/Caminho-de-Ferro-de-Benguela-EP/100057527767117/
Train from Huambo to Luena
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 53m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $3–10
- Website
- https://www.facebook.com/people/Caminho-de-Ferro-de-Benguela-EP/100057527767117/
Train from Cuíto to Luena
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $2–9
- Website
- https://www.facebook.com/people/Caminho-de-Ferro-de-Benguela-EP/100057527767117/
- Phone
- +244 923 169 920
- faleconnosco@macontransp.com
- Website
- macontransp.com
Bus from Lobito to Chongoroi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Schedules at
- macontransp.com
- Single
- $7–10
Bus from Chongoroi to Kuito
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–34
- Schedules at
- macontransp.com
- Single
- $9–14
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Need to know: Jadrolinija, The London Underground: Essential tips to navigate the Tube, and Best ways to travel around Australia - to help you get the most out of your next trip.