Buses to Lusaka
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 Lusaka, with straight-line distance and an estimated time at typical coach speeds including stops.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lusaka to Kafue | Zambia | 42 km (26 mi) | about 1 h |
| Lusaka to Mazabuka | Zambia | 76 km (47 mi) | about 1 h 37 min |
| Lusaka to Kabwe | Zambia | 108 km (67 mi) | about 2 h 11 min |
| Lusaka to Luanshya | Zambia | 253 km (157 mi) | about 4 h 47 min |
| Lusaka to Ndola | Zambia | 275 km (171 mi) | about 5 h 11 min |
| Lusaka to Kalulushi | Zambia | 286 km (178 mi) | about 5 h 23 min |
| Lusaka to Kitwe | Zambia | 290 km (180 mi) | about 5 h 27 min |
| Lusaka to Mufulira | Zambia | 318 km (197 mi) | about 5 h 57 min |
| Lusaka to Chingola | Zambia | 323 km (201 mi) | about 6 h 3 min |
| Lusaka to Chililabombwe | Zambia | 342 km (212 mi) | about 6 h 23 min |
| Lusaka to Livingstone | Zambia | 375 km (233 mi) | about 6 h 59 min |
| Lusaka to Solwezi | Zambia | 414 km (257 mi) | about 7 h 41 min |
| Lusaka to Chipata | Zambia | 509 km (316 mi) | about 9 h 23 min |
| Lusaka to Kasama | Zambia | 657 km (408 mi) | about 12 h 2 min |
| Lusaka to Mansa | Zambia | 472 km (294 mi) | about 8 h 44 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.