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

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

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

The fastest way to get from Maputo to Lusaka is to fly which takes 5h 25m and costs $350 - $700.

Is there a direct bus between Maputo and Lusaka?

No, there is no direct bus from Maputo to Lusaka. However, there are services departing from Karl Max Av and arriving at Lusaka via Johannesburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 30m.

How far is it from Maputo to Lusaka?

The distance between Maputo and Lusaka is 1285 km. The road distance is 1576.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Maputo to Lusaka without a car is to bus which takes 30h 30m and costs $95 - $160.

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

It takes approximately 5h 25m to get from Maputo to Lusaka, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Maputo to Lusaka bus from?

Maputo to Lusaka bus services, operated by Etrago, depart from Karl Max Av station.

Bus or fly from Maputo to Lusaka?

The best way to get from Maputo to Lusaka is to fly which takes 5h 25m and costs $350 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $95 - $160 and takes 30h 30m.

Where does the Maputo to Lusaka bus arrive?

Maputo to Lusaka bus services, operated by Etrago, arrive at Kerk St station.

Can I drive from Maputo to Lusaka?

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

Where can I stay near Lusaka?

There are 351+ hotels available in Lusaka.

Maputo to Lusaka - 5 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Maputo to Lusaka 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 from Maputo International Airport
best
1. Fly from Maputo International Airport (MPM) to Lusaka (LUN)plane MPM - LUN
5h 25m
$358–683
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Karl Max Av to Kerk Stbus
2. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Lusakabus
30h 30m
$96–160
Drive 1,576.5 km
1. Drive from Maputo to Lusakacar 1,576.5 km
25h 2m
$232–335
Drive to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport, fly
1. Drive from Maputo to Nelspruit-Airport-MQPcar
2. Fly from Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP) to Lusaka (LUN)plane MQP - LUN
7h 57m
$288–641
Bus via Maputo
1. Take the bus from Maputo to Johannesburgbus
2. Take the bus from 77 Nugget St to Intercity Bus Terminusbus
33h 40m
$97–140

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

33Weekly Planes

5h 31mAverage Duration

$295Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Maputo to Lusaka.

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Distance: 1,284.7 km
Duration: 5h 25m

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

Linhas Aéreas de Moçambique, South African Airways, and five other airlines fly from Maputo International Airport (MPM) to Lusaka (LUN) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Karl Max Av to Lusaka via Kerk St and Johannesburg in around 30h 30m.

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