There are 4 ways to get from Maputo to Lubumbashi 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 Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM)plane MPM - FBM
5h 13m$373–1,001Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Maputo to Johannesburgbus
- Take the bus from Park Station to Lubumbashibus
41h 35m$115–123Drive 2,245.5 km
- Drive from Maputo to Lubumbashicar 2,245.5 km
28h 47m$298–430Bus via Karl Max Av
- Take the bus from Karl Max Av to Kerk Stbus
- Take the bus from Park Station to Lubumbashibus
43h 48m$128–155
Maputo International Airport (MPM) to Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Maputo to Lubumbashi is to bus which costs $115 - $125 and takes 41h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Maputo to Lubumbashi is to fly which takes 5h 13m and costs $370 - $1,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Maputo to Lubumbashi. However, there are services departing from Maputo and arriving at Lubumbashi via Park Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41h 35m.
The distance between Maputo and Lubumbashi is 1696 km. The road distance is 2245.5 km.
The best way to get from Maputo to Lubumbashi without a car is to bus which takes 41h 35m and costs $115 - $125.
It takes approximately 5h 13m to get from Maputo to Lubumbashi, including transfers.
Maputo to Lubumbashi bus services, operated by TransLux Express, depart from Maputo station.
The best way to get from Maputo to Lubumbashi is to fly which takes 5h 13m and costs $370 - $1,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $115 - $125 and takes 41h 35m.
Maputo to Lubumbashi bus services, operated by TransLux Express, arrive at Johannesburg station.
Yes, the driving distance between Maputo to Lubumbashi is 2245 km. It takes approximately 28h 47m to drive from Maputo to Lubumbashi.
What companies run services between Maputo, Mozambique and Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo?
Linhas Aéreas de Moçambique, South African Airways, and Airlink fly from Maputo International Airport (MPM) to Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Maputo to Lubumbashi via Johannesburg and Park Station in around 41h 35m.
- Website
- flysaa.com
Flights from Maputo International Airport to Lubumbashi International Airport via Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $330–950
- Website
- flyairlink.com
Flights from Maputo International Airport to Lubumbashi International Airport via Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $420–1,100
- 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
- $20–28
- Schedules at
- res.prasa.com
- Phone
- +255 22 213 4567
- [email protected]
- Website
- srclassiccoach.co.tz
Bus from Park Station to Lubumbashi
- Ave. Duration
- 33h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95
- Schedules at
- srclassiccoach.co.tz
Bus from Park Station to Lubumbashi
- Ave. Duration
- 33h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95
- Schedules at
- srclassiccoach.co.tz
- Phone
- +258 87 491 9701
- Website
- etragomz.com
Bus from Karl Max Av to Kerk St
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Schedules at
- etragomz.com
- Single
- $40
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