Kikwit to Kolwezi by train
Kolwezi lies 967 km (601 mi) south-east of Kikwit, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 13 h 54 min at the speeds typical of Democratic Republic of the Congo rail, over roughly 1,179 km (733 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Kikwit | Kolwezi | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Democratic Republic of the Congo | Democratic Republic of the Congo |
| Population | 509,367 | 790,248 |
| Elevation | 466 m (1,529 ft) | 1,485 m (4,872 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Africa/Kinshasa) | UTC+2 (Africa/Lubumbashi) |
| Stations on record | none listed | none listed |
Clocks in Kolwezi are 1 h ahead of Kikwit right now, so a 13 h 54 min journey lands 14 h 54 min later by the destination clock.
Where to book trains from Kikwit to Kolwezi
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Staying in Kolwezi
Our booking partner lists 5 places to stay in Kolwezi. Of the 3 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (2).
Book a hotel in Kolwezi
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Common questions
How far is Kolwezi from Kikwit?
967 km (601 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Kikwit; by road roughly 1,179 km (733 mi).
How long does it take to get from Kikwit to Kolwezi by train?
About 13 h 54 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kikwit and Kolwezi?
Kolwezi is 1 h ahead at the moment (Africa/Lubumbashi against Africa/Kinshasa).
Where can I stay in Kolwezi?
Our booking partner lists 5 places to stay in Kolwezi, 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.