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

The cheapest way to get from Matola to Lusaka is to bus and train which costs $130 - $210 and takes 40h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Matola to Lusaka is to fly which takes 5h 33m and costs $390 - $750.

How far is it from Matola to Lusaka?

The distance between Matola and Lusaka is 1294 km. The road distance is 1702.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Matola to Lusaka without a car is to bus which takes 29h 13m and costs $150 - $220.

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

It takes approximately 5h 33m to get from Matola to Lusaka, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Matola to Lusaka?

The best way to get from Matola to Lusaka is to fly which takes 5h 33m and costs $390 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $150 - $220 and takes 29h 13m.

Can I drive from Matola to Lusaka?

Yes, the driving distance between Matola to Lusaka is 1702 km. It takes approximately 21h 30m to drive from Matola to Lusaka.

Where can I stay near Lusaka?

There are 353+ hotels available in Lusaka.

Matola to Lusaka - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Matola to Lusaka by plane, bus, car, or train

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 33m
$399–731
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Maputo to Paul Kruger & Scheiding Stbus
2. Take the train from Pretoria to Parktrain
3. Take the bus from 77 Nugget St to Intercity Bus Terminusbus
40h 48m
$134–203
Bus
1. Take the bus from Maputo to Johannesburgbus
2. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Lusakabus
29h 13m
$159–216
Drive 1,702.4 km
1. Drive from Matola to Lusakacar 1,702.4 km
21h 30m
$250–361
Drive to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport, fly
1. Drive from Matola to Nelspruit-Airport-MQPcar
2. Fly from Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP) to Lusaka (LUN)plane MQP - LUN
7h 48m
$287–639
Bus via Karl Max Av
1. Take the bus from Karl Max Av to Kerk Stbus
2. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Lusakabus
30h 43m
$162–244

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

33Weekly Planes

5h 31mAverage Duration

$295Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Matola to Lusaka.

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Distance: 1,294.1 km
Duration: 5h 33m

What companies run services between Matola, 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 vehicle from Matola to Lusaka via Maputo, Johannesburg, and Johannesburg in around 29h 13m.

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