Kikwit to Lubumbashi by train
Lubumbashi lies 1,204 km (748 mi) south-east of Kikwit, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 17 h 18 min at the speeds typical of Democratic Republic of the Congo rail, over roughly 1,469 km (913 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
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| Kikwit | Lubumbashi | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Democratic Republic of the Congo | Democratic Republic of the Congo |
| Population | 509,367 | 2.2 million |
| Elevation | 466 m (1,529 ft) | 1,260 m (4,134 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Africa/Kinshasa) | UTC+2 (Africa/Lubumbashi) |
| Stations on record | none listed | none listed |
Clocks in Lubumbashi are 1 h ahead of Kikwit right now, so a 17 h 18 min journey lands 18 h 18 min later by the destination clock.
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Staying in Lubumbashi
Our booking partner lists 28 places to stay in Lubumbashi. Of the 24 with a star rating, the largest group is 2-star (9), and 1 are five-star. Guests have left 614 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Lubumbashi from Kikwit?
1,204 km (748 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Kikwit; by road roughly 1,469 km (913 mi).
How long does it take to get from Kikwit to Lubumbashi by train?
About 17 h 18 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kikwit and Lubumbashi?
Lubumbashi is 1 h ahead at the moment (Africa/Lubumbashi against Africa/Kinshasa).
Where can I stay in Lubumbashi?
Our booking partner lists 28 places to stay in Lubumbashi, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
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- 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.