Buses to Lubumbashi
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 Lubumbashi, with straight-line distance and an estimated time at typical coach speeds including stops.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lubumbashi to Likasi | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 110 km (69 mi) | about 2 h 14 min |
| Lubumbashi to Kolwezi | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 243 km (151 mi) | about 4 h 37 min |
| Lubumbashi to Bukama | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 326 km (202 mi) | about 6 h 6 min |
| Lubumbashi to Kamina | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 424 km (263 mi) | about 7 h 51 min |
| Lubumbashi to Tshilenge | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 505 km (314 mi) | about 9 h 19 min |
| Lubumbashi to Mwene | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 544 km (338 mi) | about 10 h |
| Lubumbashi to Kalemie | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 663 km (412 mi) | about 12 h 8 min |
| Lubumbashi to Gandajika | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 670 km (416 mi) | about 12 h 16 min |
| Lubumbashi to Mwene-Ditu | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 680 km (423 mi) | about 12 h 27 min |
| Lubumbashi to Kabinda | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 697 km (433 mi) | about 12 h 45 min |
| Lubumbashi to Mbuji-Mayi | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 748 km (465 mi) | about 13 h 40 min |
| Lubumbashi to Kananga | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 849 km (527 mi) | about 15 h 29 min |
| Lubumbashi to Kisangani | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 1,377 km (856 mi) | about 24 h 58 min |
| Lubumbashi to Bukavu | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 1,031 km (640 mi) | about 18 h 45 min |
| Lubumbashi to Tshikapa | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 937 km (582 mi) | about 17 h 3 min |
| Lubumbashi to Kikwit | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 1,204 km (748 mi) | about 21 h 51 min |
| Lubumbashi to Uvira | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 937 km (582 mi) | about 17 h 4 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 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.