Kikwit to Likasi by train
Likasi lies 1,094 km (680 mi) south-east of Kikwit, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 15 h 44 min at the speeds typical of Democratic Republic of the Congo rail, over roughly 1,335 km (829 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Kikwit | Likasi | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Democratic Republic of the Congo | Democratic Republic of the Congo |
| Population | 509,367 | 635,768 |
| Elevation | 466 m (1,529 ft) | 1,288 m (4,226 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Africa/Kinshasa) | UTC+2 (Africa/Lubumbashi) |
| Stations on record | none listed | none listed |
Clocks in Likasi are 1 h ahead of Kikwit right now, so a 15 h 44 min journey lands 16 h 44 min later by the destination clock.
Where to book trains from Kikwit to Likasi
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Staying in Likasi
Our booking partner lists 1 places to stay in Likasi. Of the 1 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (1).
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Common questions
How far is Likasi from Kikwit?
1,094 km (680 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Kikwit; by road roughly 1,335 km (829 mi).
How long does it take to get from Kikwit to Likasi by train?
About 15 h 44 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kikwit and Likasi?
Likasi is 1 h ahead at the moment (Africa/Lubumbashi against Africa/Kinshasa).
Where can I stay in Likasi?
Our booking partner lists 1 places to stay in Likasi, 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.