There are 4 ways to get from Ndola to Lubumbashi by plane, bus, train, 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 Ndola (NLA) to Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM)plane NLA - FBM
1h 3m$525–829Drive 249.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Ndola to Lubumbashicar 249.6 km
3h 25m$37–53Bus
- Take the bus from Ndola to Lusakabus
- Take the bus from Intercity Bus Terminus to Lubumbashibus
14h 39mTrain, bus
- Take the train from Ndola to Lusakatrain Kafue
- Take the bus from Intercity Bus Terminus to Lubumbashibus
22h 18m
Ndola (NLA) to Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ndola to Lubumbashi is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Ndola to Lubumbashi is to fly which takes 1h 3m and costs $500 - $850.
No, there is no direct bus from Ndola to Lubumbashi. However, there are services departing from Ndola and arriving at Lubumbashi via Intercity Bus Terminus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 39m.
The distance between Ndola and Lubumbashi is 215 km. The road distance is 249.6 km.
The best way to get from Ndola to Lubumbashi without a car is to bus which takes 14h 39m and costs .
It takes approximately 1h 3m to get from Ndola to Lubumbashi, including transfers.
Ndola to Lubumbashi bus services, operated by Juldan Motors, depart from Ndola station.
The best way to get from Ndola to Lubumbashi is to fly which takes 1h 3m and costs $500 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 14h 39m.
Ndola to Lubumbashi bus services, operated by Juldan Motors, arrive at Lusaka station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ndola to Lubumbashi is 250 km. It takes approximately 3h 25m to drive from Ndola to Lubumbashi.
What companies run services between Ndola, Zambia and Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo?
Air Tanzania and Kenya Airways fly from Ndola (NLA) to Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM) 5 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ndola to Lubumbashi via Lusaka and Intercity Bus Terminus in around 14h 39m.
- Website
- airtanzania.co.tz
Flights from Ndola to Lubumbashi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $240–800
- Website
- kenya-airways.com
Flights from Ndola to Lubumbashi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $280–900
- Phone
- +260-765-211826
- info@zrl.com.zm
- Website
- zrl.com.zm
Train from Ndola to Lusaka
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 31m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Schedules at
- zrl.com.zm
- Phone
- +260 973334200
- juldanmotors@gmail.com
- Website
- Juldan Motors
Bus from Ndola to Lusaka
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Juldan Motors
- Phone
- +255 22 213 4567
- info@srclassiccoach.co.tz
- Website
- srclassiccoach.co.tz
Bus from Intercity Bus Terminus to Lubumbashi
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- srclassiccoach.co.tz
Bus from Intercity Bus Terminus to Lubumbashi
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- srclassiccoach.co.tz
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