Trains to Lubumbashi
Stations on record, the cities within reach by rail, and estimated times from distance.
No railway station in Lubumbashi is recorded in Wikidata. Rail options below are for the nearest cities that do have one; the last leg is by road.
Rail routes from Lubumbashi
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lubumbashi to Likasi | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 110 km (69 mi) | about 1 h 35 min |
| Lubumbashi to Kolwezi | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 243 km (151 mi) | about 3 h 30 min |
| Lubumbashi to Mbuji-Mayi | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 748 km (465 mi) | about 10 h 45 min |
| Lubumbashi to Kananga | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 849 km (527 mi) | about 12 h 12 min |
| Lubumbashi to Tshikapa | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 937 km (582 mi) | about 13 h 28 min |
| Lubumbashi to Bukavu | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 1,031 km (640 mi) | about 14 h 49 min |
| Lubumbashi to Kikwit | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 1,204 km (748 mi) | about 17 h 18 min |
| Lubumbashi to Kisangani | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 1,377 km (856 mi) | about 19 h 48 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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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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- 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.