There are 4 ways to get from Lusaka to Mbabane by plane, car, bus, or shuttle
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 Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport, drive
best- Fly from Lusaka (LUN) to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP)plane LUN - MQP
- Drive from Nelspruit-Airport-MQP to Mbabanecar
7h 22m$275–727Bus, shuttle
cheapest- Take the bus from Intercity Bus Terminus to 77 Nugget Stbus
- Take a shuttle bus from Johannesburg Airport to Mbabane
30h 34m$114–178Drive 1,655.5 km
- Drive from Lusaka to Mbabanecar 1,655.5 km
20h 29m$243–351Fly to Maputo International Airport, drive
- Fly from Lusaka (LUN) to Maputo International Airport (MPM)plane LUN - MPM
- Drive from Maputo International Airport (MPM) to Mbabanecar
7h 36m$536–677
Lusaka (LUN) to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lusaka to Mbabane is to bus and shuttle which costs $110 - $180 and takes 30h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Lusaka to Mbabane is to fly and drive which takes 7h 22m and costs $270 - $750.
The distance between Lusaka and Mbabane is 1353 km. The road distance is 1655.5 km.
The best way to get from Lusaka to Mbabane without a car is to bus and shuttle which takes 30h 34m and costs $110 - $180.
It takes approximately 7h 22m to get from Lusaka to Mbabane, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Lusaka to Mbabane is 1656 km. It takes approximately 20h 29m to drive from Lusaka to Mbabane.
There are 110+ hotels available in Mbabane.
What companies run services between Lusaka, Zambia and Mbabane, Eswatini?
There is no direct connection from Lusaka to Mbabane. However, you can take the taxi to Lusaka (LUN) airport, fly to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP), then drive to Mbabane. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Intercity Bus Terminus to Mbabane via 77 Nugget St, Fashion Square, De Korte, Park, Marlboro, OR Tambo Airport, and Johannesburg Airport in around 30h 34m.
- Website
- flyairlink.com
Flights from Lusaka to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport via Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–900
Flights from Lusaka to Maputo International Airport via Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $320–1,000
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Lusaka to Maputo International Airport via Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $550–1,000
- Website
- lam.co.mz
Flights from Lusaka to Maputo International Airport via Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $500–900
- Phone
- +260 966707960
- Website
- Andrich Coach Services
Bus from Intercity Bus Terminus to 77 Nugget St
- Ave. Duration
- 25h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Schedules at
- Andrich Coach Services
- Phone
- +260 961806060
- mazhandu69@gmail.com
- Website
- Unlimited Gifts Limited
Bus from Intercity Bus Terminus to 77 Nugget St
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $75–110
- Website
- Unlimited Gifts Limited
- Phone
- +27 82 805 7919
- evoshuttle@gmail.com
- Website
- Evo's African Shuttle
Shuttle from Johannesburg Airport to Mbabane
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $380–430
- Website
- Evo's African Shuttle
- Sedan Vehicle
- $380–430
- From
- $395
- Phone
- +268 7917 7323
- melulatravel@gmail.com
- Website
- Melula Travel
Shuttle from Johannesburg Airport to Mbabane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $49
- Website
- Melula Travel
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