How to get from Lusaka to Solwezi
3 ways, 414 km apart. Times come from today's timetables (Thursday, planned from 08:00). Prices are marked live, operator fare or estimated. We add nothing to the fare.
3 ways to travel
| Way | Door to door | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Drivebest | 9h 18m | $47–65 estimated |
| Taxifastest | 9h 18m | $940–1,290 estimated |
| Fly | 13h 37m | $510–730 estimated |
Departures today
Timetable data via Transitous and the operators' own GTFS feeds. Live delays arrive when an operator publishes a real-time feed.
Questions people ask
- How long does it take to get from Lusaka to Solwezi?
- The fastest way is by taxi: about 9h 18m door to door. The straight-line distance is 414 km.
- What is the cheapest way from Lusaka to Solwezi?
- Drive is the cheapest, from $47. That figure is an estimate from the operator's fare bands, not a live quote.
- How long is the flight from Lusaka to Solwezi?
- About 37 min in the air (LUN → ADD), about 13h 37m door to door once you add the ride to the airport, check-in and the cab at the other end. Typical fares run $510–730; live prices are on Flights70.
- How far is Solwezi from Lusaka by road?
- About 586 km, roughly 9h 18m of driving in normal traffic. Fuel alone costs around $47–65; tolls and parking are extra.