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

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There are 7 ways to get from Dar es Salaam to Rwanda by plane, bus, car, or train

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  1. Fly to Kamembe International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) to Kamembe International Airport (KME)plane plane DAR - KME
    11h 27m
    $208–560

  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. Fly to Kigali International Airport

    1. Fly from Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) to Kigali International Airport (KGL)plane plane DAR - KGL
    2h 56m
    $258–460

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 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 Kamembe International Airport (KME) flights

Calendar19Weekly Planes
Duration14h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$206Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,256.1 km
  • Duration: 11h 27m

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

Rwandair Express, Air Tanzania, and two other airlines fly from Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) to Kamembe International Airport (KME) 3 times a day. 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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