There are 3 ways to get from Maputo to Lobito 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
best- Fly from Maputo International Airport (MPM) to Catumbela Airport (CBT)plane MPM - CBT
6h 45m$618–2,288Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Maputo to Johannesburgbus
- Take the bus from Johannesburg to Windhoekbus
- Take the bus from Windhoek to Benguelabus
2d 5h$191–252Drive 3,234.8 km
- Drive from Maputo to Lobitocar 3,234.8 km
36h 54m$396–572
Maputo International Airport (MPM) to Catumbela Airport (CBT) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Maputo to Lobito is to bus which costs $190 - $260 and takes 2 days 5h.
The fastest way to get from Maputo to Lobito is to fly which takes 6h 45m and costs $600 - $2,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Maputo to Lobito. However, there are services departing from Maputo and arriving at Benguela via Johannesburg and Windhoek. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 5h.
The distance between Maputo and Lobito is 2522 km. The road distance is 3234.8 km.
The best way to get from Maputo to Lobito without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 5h and costs $190 - $260.
It takes approximately 6h 45m to get from Maputo to Lobito, including transfers.
Maputo to Lobito bus services, operated by TransLux Express, depart from Maputo station.
The best way to get from Maputo to Lobito is to fly which takes 6h 45m and costs $600 - $2,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $190 - $260 and takes 2 days 5h.
Maputo to Lobito bus services, operated by TransLux Express, arrive at Johannesburg station.
Lobito is 1h behind Maputo. It is currently 11:54 AM in Maputo and 10:54 AM in Lobito.
What companies run services between Maputo, Mozambique and Lobito, Angola?
TAAG Angola Airlines flies from Maputo International Airport (MPM) to Catumbela Airport (CBT) twice a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Maputo to Lobito via Johannesburg, Johannesburg, Windhoek, Windhoek, and Benguela in around 2d 5h.
- Website
- taag.com
Flights from Maputo International Airport to Catumbela Airport via Luanda
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $550–2,200
- Phone
- +27 86 158 9282
- Website
- res.prasa.com
Bus from Maputo to Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $20–28
- Schedules at
- res.prasa.com
- Phone
- +264 81 331 5475
- Website
- facebook.com
Bus from Johannesburg to Windhoek
- Ave. Duration
- 24h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $90–120
- Website
- https://www.facebook.com/MushimaNamibia/
- Phone
- +244 923 169 920
- faleconnosco@macontransp.com
- Website
- macontransp.com
Bus from Windhoek to Benguela
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 31m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–30
- Schedules at
- macontransp.com
- Single
- $21–30
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Maputo to Lobito is 3235 km. It takes approximately 36h 54m to drive from Maputo to Lobito.
There are four+ hotels available in Lobito.