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How to get fromDar es Salaam to Kigaliby plane, bus, car, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Dar es Salaam to Kigali by plane, bus, car, or train

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) to Kigali International Airport (KGL)plane plane DAR - KGL
    2h 56m
    $278–560

  2. Bus via Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal to Kampalabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Trinity Bus Terminal to Nyabugogo Bus Stnbus bus
    35h 15m
    $52–111

  3. Drive 1,410.2 km

    1. Drive from Dar es Salaam to Kigalicar car 1,410.2 km
    23h 59m
    $182–263

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Dar es Salaam to Kampalabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Trinity Bus Terminal to Nyabugogo Bus Stnbus bus
    38h
    $61–145

  5. Bus via Nairobi

    1. Take the bus from Dar es Salaam to Nairobibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nairobi to Kigalibus bus
    39h 55m
    $82–107

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Dar es Salaam to Arushatrain train
    2. Take the bus from Arusha to Nairobibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Duruma Rd to Nyabugogo Bus Parkbus bus
    46h 44m
    $63–103

Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) to Kigali International Airport (KGL) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration2h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$252Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,165.5 km
  • Duration: 2h 56m

What companies run services between Dar es Salaam, Tanzania and Kigali, Rwanda?

Rwandair Express and Kenya Airways fly from Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) to Kigali International Airport (KGL) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gerezani to Nyabugogo Bus Stn via Ubungo, Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal, Kampala, Namirembe Park, and Trinity Bus Terminal in around 35h 15m.

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