There are 4 ways to get from Bukavu to Kigali Airport (KGL) by plane, bus, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Kamembe International Airport (KME) to Kigali International Airport (KGL)plane KME - KGL
55 min$67–143Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Rusizi Bus Stn to Nyabugogo Bus Stnbus
4h 33m$30–41Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Bukavu to Kigali-KGL252.2 km
3h 57mDrive 252.2 km
- Drive from Bukavu to Kigali Airport (KGL)car 252.2 km
3h 57m$33–47
Kamembe International Airport (KME) to Kigali International Airport (KGL) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bukavu to Kigali Airport (KGL) is to bus which costs $29 - $45 and takes 4h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Bukavu to Kigali Airport (KGL) is to fly which takes 55 min and costs $65 - $150.
No, there is no direct bus from Bukavu to Kigali Airport (KGL). However, there are services departing from Rusizi Bus Stn and arriving at Nyabugogo Bus Stn via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.
The distance between Bukavu and Kigali Airport (KGL) is 161 km. The road distance is 252.2 km.
The best way to get from Bukavu to Kigali Airport (KGL) without a car is to Airport Transfer which takes 3h 57m and costs .
It takes approximately 55 min to get from Bukavu to Kigali Airport (KGL), including transfers.
Bukavu to Kigali Airport (KGL) bus services, operated by Volcano Express Ltd, depart from Rusizi Bus Stn station.
The best way to get from Bukavu to Kigali Airport (KGL) is to fly which takes 55 min and costs $65 - $150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $29 - $45 and takes 4h 33m.
Bukavu to Kigali Airport (KGL) bus services, operated by Volcano Express Ltd, arrive at Nyabugogo Bus Stn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bukavu to Kigali Airport (KGL) is 252 km. It takes approximately 3h 57m to drive from Bukavu to Kigali Airport (KGL).
What companies run services between Bukavu, Democratic Republic of the Congo and Kigali Airport (KGL), Rwanda?
Rwandair Express flies from Kamembe International Airport (KME) to Kigali International Airport (KGL) once daily. Alternatively, Volcano Express Ltd operates a bus from Rusizi Bus Stn to Nyabugogo Bus Stn every 2 hours. Tickets cost $14–20 and the journey takes 4h.
- Website
- rwandair.com
Flights from Kamembe International Airport to Kigali International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Phone
- +250788351253
- [email protected]
- Website
- facebook.com
Bus from Rusizi Bus Stn to Nyabugogo Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $14–20
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Bukavu to Kigali-KGL
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- Frequency
- On demand
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