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How to get fromRustenburg to Lusakaby car, plane, bus, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Rustenburg to Lusaka by car, plane, bus, or train

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  1. Drive, fly

    best
    1. Drive from Rustenburg to Johannesburg-Airport-JNBcar car
    2. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Lusaka (LUN)plane plane JNB - LUN
    4h 21m
    $270–429

  2. Bus, train #2

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Rustenburg to Soshanguvebus bus
    2. Take the train from Pretoria to Parktrain train
    3. Take the bus from 77 Nugget St to Intercity Bus Terminusbus bus
    30h 1m
    $73–180

  3. Bus, train via Johannesburg

    1. Take the bus from Rustenburg to Soshanguvebus bus
    2. Take the train from Pretoria to Parktrain train
    3. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Lusakabus bus
    24h 48m
    $83–170

  4. Drive  1,598.7 km

    1. Drive from Rustenburg to Lusakacar car 1,598.7 km
    17h 45m
    $235–339

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Rustenburg to Soshanguvebus bus
    2. Take the train from Pretoria to Parktrain train
    3. Take the bus from Park Station to Intercity Bus Terminusbus bus
    28h 51m
    $106–152

Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Lusaka (LUN) flights

Calendar61Weekly Planes
Duration2h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$222Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,367.5 km
  • Duration: 4h 21m

What companies run services between Rustenburg, South Africa and Lusaka, Zambia?

There is no direct connection from Rustenburg to Lusaka. However, you can drive to Johannesburg-Airport-JNB airport, fly to Lusaka (LUN), then take the taxi to Lusaka. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rustenburg to Lusaka via Soshanguve, Mabopane, Pretoria, Park, Johannesburg Art Gallery, Fashion Square, and Johannesburg in around 24h 48m.

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