Victoria Falls TravelHow to get there? is one of the most common questions we are asked, we hope to shed some light on this below...
The three major access options to Victoria Falls are quite obviously Air, Rail and Road we have broken them down into these sections below. Click on this link Vic Falls travel questions for commonly asked travel questions.
Getting to Victoria FallsVictoria Falls Travel by ** Air **Airports Victoria Falls Town (Zimbabwe) and Livingstone Town (Zambia) both have international airports. These are serviced by several flights a day from various destinations, see the schedule below. You can fly into either of these airports and catch a short road transfer (needs to be booked) across the border, if your accommodation is booked in the other country. Victoria Falls Airport (Zimbabwe) and Livingstone Airport (Zambia) are the closest to the Falls themselves. But, you can also fly into Kasane Airport (Botswana), and take an hour long road transfer into Victoria Falls town (this road transfer does involve a border crossing). This is an important initial decision. Other Major Airports Zimbabwe has two other international airports in Harare and Bulawayo. However,
these are hundreds of kilometres away, and getting to Victoria Falls from there
would require an additional expensive flight, or a long and expensive road transfer.
Which Airport to Use and Where to StayFlights into Zambia are sometimes cheaper than the flights into Zimbabwe, however higher prices for accommodation and activities, can balance the sums. Plus, if you are staying in Zimbabwe, you need to factor in the transfer fees and the time it takes to cross the border. If you are unsure as to which country to stay in please visit this page Zimbabwe or Zambia it should help you to make a decision. You might need a visa (check here) which is given to you at the airport and then catch your transfer into town. The time this process takes all depends on how full the flight is, so at peak times of year with full aircraft it can take a couple of hours to clear customs and catch your bus into town, in quieter times this can be done in under an hour, so just bear this in mind when booking any activities on the afternoon you arrive. Generally there is sufficient time for a sunset cruise or a helicopter flight. Airlines that fly to Victoria Falls and LivingstoneBelow is a list of the airlines that have at least one flight into Victoria Falls or Livingstone airports and multiple other routes to neighbouring countries like Botswana, South Africa, Namibia and Zambia
• Air Botswana
IATA international Airports Key
For research on all these destinations use Travel Start search engine, it makes life a lot simpler.  See our Getting Around Page on the best way to get from the Airports into town. Victoria Falls Travel by ** Rail **Regular train services no longer run between South Africa and Victoria Falls no matter what you might read in some Guide books. There is however a luxury train service that travels directly to Victoria Falls from South Africa which is the Luxury Rovos Rail. This is not a regular shuttle service but rather a holiday in itself. Johannesburg to Victoria falls takes 3 days and I must say is an absolutely wonderful trip.
Rovos Rail through the wilderness The more affordable Shongololo Express (managed by Rovos Rail) offers a long journey through Mozambique and Swaziland from Pretoria to Victoria Falls, in 3-star luxury.
Inside the Shongololo Express There used to be an overnight train from Bulawayo to Victoria Falls. However, this service is currently suspended until further notice. Back then, it was an option but it was certainly not luxurious. The trains were run down – but it was a unique African experience if you were up for it and it was perfectly safe, we did it several times. We just hope that this will be re-introduced one day. The train station in Victoria Falls is right next to Victoria Falls Hotel and the Kingdom Hotel and less than a kilometre from the town centre. Victoria Falls travel by ** Road **Travelling to Victoria Falls by road is an option, but the current state of the Bulawayo to Victoria Falls road means that the best routes are through Botswana or Zambia. Fuel is normally available, however some garages do run out so always make sure you have enough to get to the next fuel point. The price does fluctuate as with fuel prices around the world. Don't forget to take cash with you as some may not accept credit or debit cards. Fuel is available from several the garages in the Victoria Falls town centre. In South Africa and Botswana fuel stations accept all major credit and debit cards. Zimbabwe has some strict requirements for vehicles entering the country, please read about these here Zimbabwe Vehicle Regulations. The Bulawayo to Victoria Falls road is currently in terrible condition and it is quite a hard drive but it can be done in a good vehicle, but I would certainly not recommend this route. It takes about 11 hours (As of August 2026) Please read this report from August 2026 on the Bulawayo to Victoria Falls road condition Traffic around the major centres like Harare and Bulawayo is nowadays quite congested. Bus Services For those who just want to get from point A to point B, there are cheap buses that travel daily, leaving in the morning as well as in the evening between Victoria Falls and Harare, passing through Bulawayo and the smaller towns in between. These are not luxury buses, and they do not offer any extra amenities, except some music. They will make a few short stops along the way for recess and for passengers to get a bite to eat. Read Victoria Falls bus for more information. The border post options available Beitbridge Border Post (Open) - Between
Zimbabwe and South Africa. Very Busy but efficient…Worth avoiding if you can. Try this useful Distance Calculator to help plan your trip Please read these Victoria Falls Travel Reviews from other travellers who have just been there.
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