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HuamboLubango

Huambo to Lubango by train

Lubango lies 340 km (211 mi) south-west of Huambo, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.

By rail the journey is about 4 h 53 min at the speeds typical of Angola rail, over roughly 415 km (258 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.

HuamboLubango

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HuamboLubango
CountryAngolaAngola
Population595,304600,751
Elevation1,716 m (5,630 ft)1,760 m (5,774 ft)
Time nowUTC+1 (Africa/Luanda)UTC+1 (Africa/Luanda)
Stations on recordnone listednone listed

Where to book trains from Huambo to Lubango

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Staying in Lubango

Our booking partner lists 5 places to stay in Lubango. Of the 2 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (1). Guests have left 2 reviews in total.

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Common questions

How far is Lubango from Huambo?

340 km (211 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Huambo; by road roughly 415 km (258 mi).

How long does it take to get from Huambo to Lubango by train?

About 4 h 53 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Huambo and Lubango?

No, both are on Africa/Luanda at the moment.

Where can I stay in Lubango?

Our booking partner lists 5 places to stay in Lubango, 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 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.