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

The cheapest way to get from Lusaka to Maputo City is to bus which costs $95 - $140 and takes 33h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lusaka to Maputo City is to fly which takes 7h and costs $360 - $700.

Is there a direct bus between Lusaka and Maputo City?

No, there is no direct bus from Lusaka to Maputo City. 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 City?

The distance between Lusaka and Maputo City is 1286 km. The road distance is 1577 km.

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

The best way to get from Lusaka to Maputo City without a car is to bus which takes 33h 40m and costs $95 - $140.

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

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

Where do I catch the Lusaka to Maputo City bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Lusaka to Maputo City?

The best way to get from Lusaka to Maputo City is to fly which takes 7h and costs $360 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $95 - $140 and takes 33h 40m.

Where does the Lusaka to Maputo City bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lusaka to Maputo City?

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

Where can I stay near Maputo City?

There are 134+ hotels available in Maputo City.

Lusaka to Maputo City - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Lusaka to Maputo City 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 to Maputo International Airport
best
1. Fly from Lusaka (LUN) to Maputo International Airport (MPM)plane LUN - MPM
7h
$360–686
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Intercity Bus Terminus to 77 Nugget Stbus
2. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Maputobus
33h 40m
$99–134
Drive 1,577 km
1. Drive from Lusaka to Maputocar 1,577 km
25h 2m
$232–335
Fly to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport, drive
1. Fly from Lusaka (LUN) to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP)plane LUN - MQP
2. Drive from Nelspruit-Airport-MQP to Maputocar
9h 7m
$198–591
Bus via Karl Max Av
1. Take the bus from Intercity Bus Terminus to 77 Nugget Stbus
2. Take the bus from Kerk St to Karl Max Avbus
35h 10m
$107–168
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Intercity Bus Terminus to 77 Nugget Stbus
2. Take the train from Park to Pretoriatrain
3. Take the bus from Paul Kruger & Scheiding St to Maputobus
39h 4m
$133–197

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

32Weekly Planes

5h 12mAverage Duration

$255Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Lusaka to Maputo City.

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Distance: 1,285.6 km
Duration: 7h

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

Airlink, South African Airways, and four 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 77 Nugget St, Cbd, Park Station, and Johannesburg in around 33h 40m.

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