Buses to Livingstone
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 Livingstone, with straight-line distance and an estimated time at typical coach speeds including stops.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Livingstone to Mazabuka | Zambia | 299 km (186 mi) | about 5 h 37 min |
| Livingstone to Kafue | Zambia | 338 km (210 mi) | about 6 h 19 min |
| Livingstone to Lusaka | Zambia | 375 km (233 mi) | about 6 h 59 min |
| Livingstone to Chunga | Zambia | 381 km (237 mi) | about 7 h 5 min |
| Livingstone to Mongu | Zambia | 409 km (254 mi) | about 7 h 36 min |
| Livingstone to Kabwe | Zambia | 468 km (291 mi) | about 8 h 39 min |
| Livingstone to Luanshya | Zambia | 591 km (367 mi) | about 10 h 51 min |
| Livingstone to Kalulushi | Zambia | 606 km (376 mi) | about 11 h 7 min |
| Livingstone to Kitwe | Zambia | 615 km (382 mi) | about 11 h 17 min |
| Livingstone to Ndola | Zambia | 619 km (385 mi) | about 11 h 22 min |
| Livingstone to Chingola | Zambia | 630 km (391 mi) | about 11 h 33 min |
| Livingstone to Solwezi | Zambia | 633 km (394 mi) | about 11 h 37 min |
| Livingstone to Chipata | Zambia | 865 km (537 mi) | about 15 h 46 min |
| Livingstone to Kasama | Zambia | 1,024 km (636 mi) | about 18 h 38 min |
| Livingstone to Mansa | Zambia | 808 km (502 mi) | about 14 h 45 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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- 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.