Buses to Chipata
The cities within coach range, estimated times from distance, and who sells the tickets.
Coaches cover the ground rail does not, and in most countries they are the cheapest way between cities. Below are the cities within practical coach range of Chipata, with straight-line distance and an estimated time at typical coach speeds including stops.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chipata to Kasama | Zambia | 413 km (256 mi) | about 7 h 39 min |
| Chipata to Ndola | Zambia | 441 km (274 mi) | about 8 h 9 min |
| Chipata to Luanshya | Zambia | 461 km (287 mi) | about 8 h 32 min |
| Chipata to Kabwe | Zambia | 462 km (287 mi) | about 8 h 33 min |
| Chipata to Kitwe | Zambia | 489 km (304 mi) | about 9 h 1 min |
| Chipata to Mansa | Zambia | 489 km (304 mi) | about 9 h 2 min |
| Chipata to Mufulira | Zambia | 492 km (306 mi) | about 9 h 5 min |
| Chipata to Kalulushi | Zambia | 501 km (311 mi) | about 9 h 14 min |
| Chipata to Chunga | Zambia | 507 km (315 mi) | about 9 h 21 min |
| Chipata to Lusaka | Zambia | 509 km (316 mi) | about 9 h 23 min |
| Chipata to Chingola | Zambia | 531 km (330 mi) | about 9 h 46 min |
| Chipata to Kafue | Zambia | 536 km (333 mi) | about 9 h 52 min |
| Chipata to Solwezi | Zambia | 698 km (434 mi) | about 12 h 46 min |
| Chipata to Livingstone | Zambia | 865 km (537 mi) | about 15 h 46 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
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How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
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Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.