What is the cheapest way to get from Bukavu to Dar es Salaam?

The cheapest way to get from Bukavu to Dar es Salaam is to bus via Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal which costs $65 - $140 and takes 39h 33m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bukavu to Dar es Salaam?

The fastest way to get from Bukavu to Dar es Salaam is to fly which takes 7h 6m and costs $300 - $850.

Is there a direct bus between Bukavu and Dar es Salaam?

No, there is no direct bus from Bukavu to Dar es Salaam. However, there are services departing from Rusizi Bus Stn and arriving at Msimbazi Police via Nyabugogo Bus Stn, Numak Complex, Kampala and Ubungo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 33m.

How far is it from Bukavu to Dar es Salaam?

The distance between Bukavu and Dar es Salaam is 1266 km.

How do I travel from Bukavu to Dar es Salaam without a car?

The best way to get from Bukavu to Dar es Salaam without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 2 days 1h and costs $110 - $160.

How long does it take to get from Bukavu to Dar es Salaam?

It takes approximately 7h 6m to get from Bukavu to Dar es Salaam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bukavu to Dar es Salaam bus from?

Bukavu to Dar es Salaam bus services, operated by Volcano Express Ltd, depart from Rusizi Bus Stn station.

Bus or fly from Bukavu to Dar es Salaam?

The best way to get from Bukavu to Dar es Salaam is to fly which takes 7h 6m and costs $300 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus via Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal, which costs $65 - $140 and takes 39h 33m.

Where does the Bukavu to Dar es Salaam bus arrive?

Bukavu to Dar es Salaam bus services, operated by Volcano Express Ltd, arrive at Nyabugogo Bus Stn station.

What is the time difference between Bukavu and Dar es Salaam?

Dar es Salaam is 1h ahead of Bukavu. It is currently 10:36 AM in Bukavu and 11:36 AM in Dar es Salaam.

Where can I stay near Dar es Salaam?

There are 812+ hotels available in Dar es Salaam.

Bukavu to Dar es Salaam - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, car

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There are 5 ways to get from Bukavu to Dar es Salaam by plane, ferry, car, bus, or train

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Kamembe International Airport (KME) to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR)plane KME - DAR
7h 6m
$309–812
Bus via Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rusizi Bus Stn to Nyabugogo Bus Stnbus
2. Take the bus from Nyabugogo Bus Stn to Trinity Bus Terminalbus
3. Take the bus from Kampala to Ubungo Intl Bus Terminalbus
39h 33m
$69–135
Ferry, drive, bus, train
1. Take the ferry from Bukavu to Gomaferry
2. Drive from Goma to Kisorocar
3. Take the bus from Kisoro to Mbararabus
4. Drive from Mbarara to Mutukulacar
5. Take the bus from Mutukula to Dodomabus
6. Take the train from Dodoma Passenger Stn to Magufuli SGR Stntrain
34h 57m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rusizi Bus Stn to Nyabugogo Bus Stnbus
2. Take the bus from Nyabugogo Bus Stn to Trinity Bus Terminalbus
3. Take the bus from Kampala to Dar es Salaambus
43h 15m
$72–168
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Bukavu to Gomaferry
2. Take the bus from Goma to Kampalabus
3. Take the bus from Kampala to Dar es Salaambus
2d 1h
$114–152

Kamembe International Airport (KME) to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) flights

4Weekly Planes

6h 40mAverage Duration

$308Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,265.9 km
Duration: 7h 6m

What companies run services between Bukavu, Democratic Republic of the Congo and Dar es Salaam, Tanzania?

Rwandair Express flies from Kamembe International Airport (KME) to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) 4 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Bukavu to Msimbazi Police via Rusizi Bus Stn, Nyabugogo Bus Stn, Trinity Bus Terminal, Numak Complex, Kisenyi Taxi Park, Kampala, Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal, and Ubungo in around 39h 33m.

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