There are 5 ways to get from Lusaka to Maputo by plane, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Maputo International Airport
best- Fly from Lusaka (LUN) to Maputo International Airport (MPM)plane LUN - MPM
4h 37m$381–677Bus via Karl Max Av
cheapest- Take the bus from Intercity Bus Terminus to 77 Nugget Stbus
- Take the bus from Kerk St to Karl Max Avbus
35h 30m$99–192Bus
- Take the bus from Intercity Bus Terminus to Park Stationbus
- Take the bus from Johannesburg to Maputobus
32h 56m$113–121Drive 1,701 km
- Drive from Lusaka to Maputocar 1,701 km
21h$250–361Fly to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport, drive
- Fly from Lusaka (LUN) to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP)plane LUN - MQP
- Drive from Nelspruit-Airport-MQP to Maputocar
6h 43m$249–632
Lusaka (LUN) to Maputo International Airport (MPM) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lusaka to Maputo is to bus which costs $110 - $125 and takes 32h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Lusaka to Maputo is to fly which takes 4h 37m and costs $380 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Lusaka to Maputo. However, there are services departing from Intercity Bus Terminus and arriving at Maputo via Johannesburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 56m.
The distance between Lusaka and Maputo is 1283 km. The road distance is 1701 km.
The best way to get from Lusaka to Maputo without a car is to bus which takes 32h 56m and costs $110 - $125.
It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Lusaka to Maputo, including transfers.
Lusaka to Maputo bus services, operated by SR Classic Coach, depart from Intercity Bus Terminus station.
The best way to get from Lusaka to Maputo is to fly which takes 4h 37m and costs $380 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $125 and takes 32h 56m.
Lusaka to Maputo bus services, operated by SR Classic Coach, arrive at Park Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lusaka to Maputo is 1701 km. It takes approximately 21h to drive from Lusaka to Maputo.
What companies run services between Lusaka, Zambia and Maputo, Mozambique?
Airlink, South African Airways, and five other airlines fly from Lusaka (LUN) to Maputo International Airport (MPM) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Intercity Bus Terminus to Maputo via Park Station and Johannesburg in around 32h 56m.
- Website
- flyairlink.com
Flights from Lusaka to Maputo International Airport via Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $300–900
Flights from Lusaka to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport via Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–700
- Website
- flysaa.com
Flights from Lusaka to Maputo International Airport via Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $290–650
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Lusaka to Maputo International Airport via Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $390–900
- Website
- lam.co.mz
Flights from Lusaka to Maputo International Airport via Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $290–650
- Phone
- +255 22 213 4567
- info@srclassiccoach.co.tz
- Website
- srclassiccoach.co.tz
Bus from Intercity Bus Terminus to Park Station
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $93
- Schedules at
- srclassiccoach.co.tz
- Phone
- +27 86 158 9282
- Website
- res.prasa.com
Bus from Johannesburg to Maputo
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $20–28
- Schedules at
- res.prasa.com
- Phone
- +260 966707960
Bus from Intercity Bus Terminus to 77 Nugget St
- Ave. Duration
- 25h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–130
- Phone
- +260 961806060
- mazhandu69@gmail.com
- Website
- facebook.com
Bus from Intercity Bus Terminus to 77 Nugget St
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $85–120
- Website
- https://www.facebook.com/Uglmazhandu/
- Phone
- +258 87 599 8555
- Website
- etragomz.com
Bus from Kerk St to Karl Max Av
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Schedules at
- etragomz.com
- Single
- $41
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 What documents do I need to cross Niagara Falls?, Travelling by boat in Italy, and Best ways to travel around Australia - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
More Questions & Answers
There are 129+ hotels available in Maputo.