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How to get fromButare to Lake Kivuby bus, ferry, car, or taxi

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There are 3 ways to get from Butare to Lake Kivu by bus, ferry, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Huye to Kigalibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nyabugogo Bus Stn to Rusizi Bus Stnbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Bukavu to Bugarulaferry ferry
    11h 52m

  2. Taxi

    cheapest
    1. Take the taxi from Butare to Gisenyitaxi taxi 172.1 km
    3h 53m
    $1

  3. Drive  172.1 km

    1. Drive from Butare to Gisenyicar car 172.1 km
    3h 53m
    $23–32

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  • Distance: 417.1 km
  • Duration: 11h 52m

What companies run services between Butare, Rwanda and Lake Kivu, Rwanda?

There is no direct connection from Butare to Lake Kivu. However, you can take the bus to Kigali, walk to Nyabugogo Bus Stn, take the bus to Rusizi Bus Stn, drive to Bukavu, then take the ferry to Bugarula. Alternatively, you can drive from Butare to Gisenyi in around 3h 53m.

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