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

The cheapest way to get from Lusaka to Maputo is to bus which costs $85 - $120 and takes 33h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lusaka to Maputo is to fly which takes 7h and costs $340 - $550.

Is there a direct bus between Lusaka and Maputo?

No, there is no direct bus from Lusaka to Maputo. However, there are services departing from Intercity Bus Terminus and arriving at Maputo via Cbd and Johannesburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 40m.

How far is it from Lusaka to Maputo?

The distance between Lusaka and Maputo is 1286 km. The road distance is 1576.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Lusaka to Maputo without a car is to bus which takes 33h 40m and costs $85 - $120.

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

It takes approximately 7h to get from Lusaka to Maputo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lusaka to Maputo bus from?

Lusaka to Maputo bus services, operated by Mazhandu Family Bus Service, depart from Intercity Bus Terminus station.

Bus or fly from Lusaka to Maputo?

The best way to get from Lusaka to Maputo is to fly which takes 7h and costs $340 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $85 - $120 and takes 33h 40m.

Where does the Lusaka to Maputo bus arrive?

Lusaka to Maputo bus services, operated by Mazhandu Family Bus Service, arrive at 77 Nugget St station.

Can I drive from Lusaka to Maputo?

Yes, the driving distance between Lusaka to Maputo is 1577 km. It takes approximately 25h 2m to drive from Lusaka to Maputo.

Where can I stay near Maputo?

There are 132+ hotels available in Maputo.

Lusaka to Maputo - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Lusaka to Maputo by plane, bus, car, or train

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 Lusaka (LUN) to Maputo International Airport (MPM)LUN - MPM
7h
$340–526
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Intercity Bus Terminus to 77 Nugget St
2. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Maputo
33h 40m
$87–119
Drive 1,576.9 km
1. Drive from Lusaka to Maputo1,576.9 km
25h 2m
$232–335
Bus via Karl Max Av
1. Take the bus from Intercity Bus Terminus to 77 Nugget St
2. Take the bus from Kerk St to Karl Max Av
35h 10m
$96–154
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Intercity Bus Terminus to 77 Nugget St
2. Take the train from Park to Pretoria
3. Take the bus from Paul Kruger & Scheiding St to Maputo
39h 4m
$116–177

Lusaka (LUN) to Maputo International Airport (MPM) flights

30Weekly Planes

5h 16mAverage Duration

$251Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Lusaka to Maputo.

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Distance: 1,285.6 km
Duration: 7h

What companies run services between Lusaka, Zambia and Maputo, Mozambique?

Airlink, South African Airways, and four other airlines fly from Lusaka (LUN) to Maputo International Airport (MPM) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Intercity Bus Terminus to Maputo via 77 Nugget St, Cbd, Park Station, and Johannesburg in around 33h 40m.

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