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

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  1. Bus, drive

    best
    1. Take the bus from Lusaka to Nakondebus bus
    2. Drive from Nakonde to Songwecar car
    13h 34m

  2. Bus, drive via Tunduma

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Inter-City Bus Terminus to Nakonde Bus Stnbus bus
    2. Drive from Nakonde Bus Stn to Songwecar car
    16h 56m
    $34–38

  3. Bus, train, drive

    1. Take the bus from Lusaka to Serenjebus bus
    2. Take the train from Serenje to Nakondetrain train
    3. Drive from Nakonde to Songwecar car
    24h 18m

  4. Drive  1,065.5 km

    1. Drive from Lusaka to Songwecar car 1,065.5 km
    15h 30m
    $157–226

  5. Fly, train, drive

    1. Fly from Lusaka (LUN) to Kasama (KAA)plane plane LUN - KAA
    2. Take the train from Kasama to Nakondetrain train
    3. Drive from Nakonde to Songwecar car
    10h 3m
    $528–925

Lusaka (LUN) to Kasama (KAA) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration1h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$476Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,072 km
  • Duration: 13h 34m

What companies run services between Lusaka, Zambia and Songwe, Tanzania?

There is no direct connection from Lusaka to Songwe. However, you can take the bus to Nakonde then drive to Songwe. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lusaka to Songwe via Serenje, Serenje, and Nakonde in around 24h 18m.

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