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How to get fromBukavu to Kolweziby bus, plane, train, taxi, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Bukavu to Kolwezi by bus, plane, train, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus to Kigali International Airport, fly to Lubumbashi International Airport, train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Rusizi Bus Stn to Nyabugogo Bus Stnbus bus
    2. Fly from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM)plane plane KGL - FBM
    3. Take the train from Lubumbashi to Tenketrain train
    4. Take the taxi from Tenke to Kolwezitaxi taxi
    28h 46m

  2. Bus to Kigali International Airport, fly to Solwezi, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Rusizi Bus Stn to Nyabugogo Bus Stnbus bus
    2. Fly from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Solwezi (SLI)plane plane KGL - SLI
    3. Drive from Solwezi (SLI) to Kolwezicar car
    18h 59m
    $375–866

  3. Bus, train, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Rusizi Bus Stn to Nyabugogo Bus Stnbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nyabugogo Bus Stn to Trinity Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kampala to Ubungo Intl Bus Terminalbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal to Lubumbashibus bus
    5. Take the train from Lubumbashi to Tenketrain train
    6. Take the taxi from Tenke to Kolwezitaxi taxi
    3d 14h

  4. Drive 1,415.4 km

    1. Drive from Bukavu to Kolwezicar car 1,415.4 km
    30h 51m

  5. Fly Kamembe International Airport to Solwezi, drive

    1. Fly from Kamembe International Airport (KME) to Solwezi (SLI)plane plane KME - SLI
    2. Drive from Solwezi (SLI) to Kolwezicar car
    16h 21m
    $487–1,278

  6. Bus, train, taxi via Nairobi

    1. Take the bus from Rusizi Bus Stn to Nyabugogo Bus Stnbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nyabugogo Bus Park to Duruma Rdbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Nairobi to Dar es Salaambus bus
    4. Take the bus from Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal to Lubumbashibus bus
    5. Take the train from Lubumbashi to Tenketrain train
    6. Take the taxi from Tenke to Kolwezitaxi taxi
    3d 18h

Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM) flights

Calendar32Weekly Planes
Duration11h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$318Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,697.7 km
  • Duration: 28h 46m

What companies run services between Bukavu, Democratic Republic of the Congo and Kolwezi, Democratic Republic of the Congo?

There is no direct connection from Bukavu to Kolwezi. However, you can drive to Rusizi Bus Stn, take the bus to Nyabugogo Bus Stn, take the taxi to Kigali International Airport (KGL) airport, fly to Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM), take the taxi to Lubumbashi, take the train to Tenke, then take the taxi to Kolwezi. Alternatively, you can drive to Rusizi Bus Stn, take the bus to Nyabugogo Bus Stn, take the bus to Trinity Bus Terminal, walk to Numak Complex, take the bus to Kisenyi Taxi Park, walk to Kampala, take the bus to Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal, take the bus to Lubumbashi, walk to Lubumbashi, take the train to Tenke, then take the taxi to Kolwezi.

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