What is the cheapest way to get from Pretoria to Chipata?

The cheapest way to get from Pretoria to Chipata is to train and bus which costs $50 - $65 and takes 44h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Pretoria to Chipata?

The fastest way to get from Pretoria to Chipata is to taxi and fly and drive which takes 5h 15m and costs $290 - $550.

How far is it from Pretoria to Chipata?

The distance between Pretoria and Chipata is 1709 km. The road distance is 1812.9 km.

How do I travel from Pretoria to Chipata without a car?

The best way to get from Pretoria to Chipata without a car is to train and bus which takes 44h 35m and costs $50 - $65.

How long does it take to get from Pretoria to Chipata?

It takes approximately 5h 15m to get from Pretoria to Chipata, including transfers.

Can I drive from Pretoria to Chipata?

Yes, the driving distance between Pretoria to Chipata is 1813 km. It takes approximately 21h 57m to drive from Pretoria to Chipata.

Where can I stay near Chipata?

There are 10+ hotels available in Chipata.

Pretoria to Chipata - 4 ways to travel via train, taxi, plane, car, and bus

There are 4 ways to get from Pretoria to Chipata by taxi, plane, car, train, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Taxi, fly to Kamuzu International Airport, drive
best
1. Take the taxi from Pretoria to Johannesburg-Airport-JNB
2. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Kamuzu International Airport (LLW)JNB - LLW
3. Drive from Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) to Chipata
5h 15m
$298–507
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Pretoria to Park
2. Take the bus from Johanneburg to Kitwe
3. Take the bus from Power Tools Bus Stn to Chipata Bus Stn
44h 35m
$54–63
Drive 1,812.9 km
1. Drive from Pretoria to Chipata1,812.9 km
21h 57m
$266–385
Taxi, fly to Mfuwe Airport
1. Take the taxi from Pretoria to Johannesburg-Airport-JNB
2. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Mfuwe Airport (MFU)JNB - MFU
3. Take the taxi from Mfuwe Airport (MFU) to Chipata
7h 18m
$539–632

Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) flights

16Weekly Planes

3h 12mAverage Duration

$212Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Pretoria to Chipata.

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Distance: 1,708.8 km
Duration: 5h 15m

What companies run services between Pretoria, South Africa and Chipata, Zambia?

There is no direct connection from Pretoria to Chipata. However, you can take the taxi to Johannesburg-Airport-JNB airport, fly to Kamuzu International Airport (LLW), then drive to Chipata. Alternatively, you can take a train from Pretoria to Chipata Bus Stn via Park, Johanneburg, Kitwe, and Power Tools Bus Stn in around 44h 35m.

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