Harare to Bulawayo by train
Bulawayo lies 366 km (228 mi) south-west of Harare, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 5 h 16 min at the speeds typical of Zimbabwe rail, over roughly 447 km (278 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Harare | Bulawayo | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Zimbabwe | Zimbabwe |
| Population | 1.5 million | 665,952 |
| Elevation | 1,494 m (4,902 ft) | 1,348 m (4,423 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Africa/Harare) | UTC+2 (Africa/Harare) |
| Stations on record | Harare Station | none listed |
Where to book trains from Harare to Bulawayo
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Staying in Bulawayo
Our booking partner lists 104 places to stay in Bulawayo. Of the 85 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (50). Across 18 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.3 out of 10. Guests have left 2,761 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Bulawayo from Harare?
366 km (228 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Harare; by road roughly 447 km (278 mi).
How long does it take to get from Harare to Bulawayo by train?
About 5 h 16 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Harare and Bulawayo?
No, both are on Africa/Harare at the moment.
Where can I stay in Bulawayo?
Our booking partner lists 104 places to stay in Bulawayo, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
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.