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How to get fromBamako to Kigaliby plane, car, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Bamako to Kigali by plane, car, or bus

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  1. Fly to Kigali International Airport

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    1. Fly from Bamako–Sénou International Airport (BKO) to Kigali International Airport (KGL)plane plane BKO - KGL
    11h 17m
    $679–1,835

  2. Drive 6,697.1 km

    1. Drive from Bamako to Kigalicar car 6,697.1 km
    5d 2h
    $862–1,245

  3. Fly to Bujumbura, bus

    1. Fly from Bamako–Sénou International Airport (BKO) to Bujumbura (BJM)plane plane BKO - BJM
    2. Take the bus from Bujumbura to Nyabugogo Bus Stnbus bus
    19h 3m
    $800–2,064

  4. Fly to Goma International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Bamako–Sénou International Airport (BKO) to Goma International Airport (GOM)plane plane BKO - GOM
    2. Drive from Goma-Airport-GOM to Kigalicar car
    15h 48m
    $748–1,864

Bamako–Sénou International Airport (BKO) to Kigali International Airport (KGL) flights

Calendar15Weekly Planes
Duration13h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$674Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 4,528 km
  • Duration: 11h 17m

What companies run services between Bamako, Mali and Kigali, Rwanda?

Ethiopian Airlines flies from Bamako–Sénou International Airport (BKO) to Kigali International Airport (KGL) twice daily.

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