Cities Near Bulawayo
Cities near Bulawayo, ZW: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Gweru, Francistown, Kwekwe. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.
The closest notable city to Bulawayo, ZW is Gweru, about 94 mi (151 km) away — roughly 2 hr 11 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.
| City | Distance | Drive | Flight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gweru | 94 mi / 151 km | 2 hr 11 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Francistown | 99 mi / 159 km | 2 hr 18 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Kwekwe | 116 mi / 187 km | 2 hr 42 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Selebi-Phikwe | 135 mi / 217 km | 3 hr 8 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Masvingo | 146 mi / 235 km | 3 hr 23 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Kadoma | 153 mi / 246 km | 3 hr 33 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Norton | 209 mi / 336 km | 4 hr 33 min | 53 min | Short break |
| Louis Trichardt | 217 mi / 350 km | 4 hr 44 min | 54 min | Short break |
| Chinhoyi | 219 mi / 353 km | 4 hr 47 min | 54 min | Short break |
| Chitungwiza | 220 mi / 354 km | 4 hr 48 min | 54 min | Short break |
Day trips from Bulawayo
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Gweru, Francistown. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Weekend getaways from Bulawayo
Far enough for a change of scene but still an easy hop: Kwekwe, Selebi-Phikwe, Masvingo, Kadoma. Worth an overnight or a full weekend.
Getting around
Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.
Frequently asked questions
Notable cities near Bulawayo include Gweru, Francistown, Kwekwe, Selebi-Phikwe, Masvingo. The closest is Gweru, about 94 miles (151 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.