Buses to Kolwezi
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 Kolwezi, with straight-line distance and an estimated time at typical coach speeds including stops.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kolwezi to Likasi | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 142 km (88 mi) | about 2 h 48 min |
| Kolwezi to Bukama | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 173 km (108 mi) | about 3 h 21 min |
| Kolwezi to Kamina | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 226 km (140 mi) | about 4 h 18 min |
| Kolwezi to Kipushi | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 227 km (141 mi) | about 4 h 19 min |
| Kolwezi to Lubumbashi | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 243 km (151 mi) | about 4 h 37 min |
| Kolwezi to Tshilenge | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 282 km (175 mi) | about 5 h 18 min |
| Kolwezi to Mwene | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 301 km (187 mi) | about 5 h 39 min |
| Kolwezi to Mwene-Ditu | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 468 km (291 mi) | about 8 h 38 min |
| Kolwezi to Gandajika | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 472 km (293 mi) | about 8 h 43 min |
| Kolwezi to Kabinda | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 520 km (323 mi) | about 9 h 35 min |
| Kolwezi to Mbuji-Mayi | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 549 km (341 mi) | about 10 h 6 min |
| Kolwezi to Kananga | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 632 km (393 mi) | about 11 h 36 min |
| Kolwezi to Kinshasa | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 1,325 km (823 mi) | about 24 h 1 min |
| Kolwezi to Kisangani | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 1,249 km (776 mi) | about 22 h 40 min |
| Kolwezi to Bukavu | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 987 km (614 mi) | about 17 h 58 min |
| Kolwezi to Tshikapa | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 701 km (436 mi) | about 12 h 50 min |
| Kolwezi to Kikwit | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 967 km (601 mi) | about 17 h 35 min |
| Kolwezi to Masina | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 1,314 km (817 mi) | about 23 h 50 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.
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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.