There are 3 ways to get from Maputo to Lubango 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 Lubango (SDD)plane MPM - SDD
11h 44m$597–1,656Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Maputo to Johannesburgbus
- Take the bus from Johannesburg to Windhoekbus
- Take the bus from Windhoek to Lubangobus
2d$123–164Drive 2,848.2 km
- Drive from Maputo to Lubangocar 2,848.2 km
32h 24m$349–504
Maputo International Airport (MPM) to Lubango (SDD) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Maputo to Lubango is to bus which costs $120 - $170 and takes 2 days 0h.
The fastest way to get from Maputo to Lubango is to fly which takes 11h 44m and costs $550 - $1,700.
No, there is no direct bus from Maputo to Lubango. However, there are services departing from Maputo and arriving at Lubango via De Korte & De Beer, Johannesburg and Windhoek. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 0h.
The distance between Maputo and Lubango is 2337 km. The road distance is 2848.2 km.
The best way to get from Maputo to Lubango without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 0h and costs $120 - $170.
It takes approximately 11h 44m to get from Maputo to Lubango, including transfers.
Maputo to Lubango bus services, operated by TransLux Express, depart from Maputo station.
The best way to get from Maputo to Lubango is to fly which takes 11h 44m and costs $550 - $1,700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $120 - $170 and takes 2 days 0h.
Maputo to Lubango bus services, operated by TransLux Express, arrive at Johannesburg station.
Lubango is 1h behind Maputo. It is currently 3:45 AM in Maputo and 2:45 AM in Lubango.
What companies run services between Maputo, Mozambique and Lubango, Angola?
TAAG Angola Airlines and Airlink fly from Maputo International Airport (MPM) to Lubango (SDD) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Maputo to Lubango via Johannesburg, De Korte & De Beer, De Korte & Henri, Johannesburg, Windhoek, and Windhoek in around 2d.
- Website
- taag.com
Flights from Maputo International Airport to Lubango via Luanda
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 55m
- When
- Wednesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $490–2,100
Flights from Maputo International Airport to Lubango via Johannesburg, Luanda
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 25m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $550–1,600
- 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
- $19–27
- 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
- $85–110
- Website
- https://www.facebook.com/MushimaNamibia/
- Phone
- +244 923 169 920
- faleconnosco@macontransp.com
- Website
- macontransp.com
Bus from Windhoek to Lubango
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–25
- Schedules at
- macontransp.com
- Single
- $17–25
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Maputo to Lubango is 2848 km. It takes approximately 32h 24m to drive from Maputo to Lubango.
There are seven+ hotels available in Lubango.