Kinshasa to Likasi by train
Likasi lies 1,460 km (907 mi) south-east of Kinshasa, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 20 h 59 min at the speeds typical of Democratic Republic of the Congo rail, over roughly 1,781 km (1,107 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Kinshasa | Likasi | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Democratic Republic of the Congo | Democratic Republic of the Congo |
| Population | 16 million | 635,768 |
| Elevation | 281 m (922 ft) | 1,288 m (4,226 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Africa/Kinshasa) | UTC+2 (Africa/Lubumbashi) |
| Stations on record | Kinshasa East railway station | none listed |
Clocks in Likasi are 1 h ahead of Kinshasa right now, so a 20 h 59 min journey lands 21 h 59 min later by the destination clock.
Where to book trains from Kinshasa to Likasi
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Staying in Likasi
Our booking partner lists 1 places to stay in Likasi. Of the 1 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (1).
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Common questions
How far is Likasi from Kinshasa?
1,460 km (907 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Kinshasa; by road roughly 1,781 km (1,107 mi).
How long does it take to get from Kinshasa to Likasi by train?
About 20 h 59 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kinshasa and Likasi?
Likasi is 1 h ahead at the moment (Africa/Lubumbashi against Africa/Kinshasa).
Where can I stay in Likasi?
Our booking partner lists 1 places to stay in Likasi, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel 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.