What is the cheapest way to get from Durban to Kigali?

The cheapest way to get from Durban to Kigali is to bus which costs $260 - $440 and takes 5 days 14h.

What is the fastest way to get from Durban to Kigali?

The fastest way to get from Durban to Kigali is to fly which takes 9h 26m and costs $310 - $850.

Is there a direct bus between Durban and Kigali?

No, there is no direct bus from Durban to Kigali. However, there are services departing from Durban Bus Stn and arriving at Nyabugogo Bus Park via Park Station, Johannesburg, Dar es Salaam and Duruma Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5 days 14h.

How far is it from Durban to Kigali?

The distance between Durban and Kigali is 3119 km.

How do I travel from Durban to Kigali without a car?

The best way to get from Durban to Kigali without a car is to bus via Nairobi which takes 5 days 14h and costs $260 - $410.

How long does it take to get from Durban to Kigali?

It takes approximately 9h 26m to get from Durban to Kigali, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Durban to Kigali bus from?

Durban to Kigali bus services, operated by Eagle Liner, depart from Durban Bus Stn station.

Bus or fly from Durban to Kigali?

The best way to get from Durban to Kigali is to fly which takes 9h 26m and costs $310 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus via Nairobi, which costs $260 - $410 and takes 5 days 14h.

Where does the Durban to Kigali bus arrive?

Durban to Kigali bus services, operated by Eagle Liner, arrive at Johannesburg station.

Where can I stay near Kigali?

There are 796+ hotels available in Kigali.

Durban to Kigali - 4 ways to travel via plane, and bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Durban to Kigali by plane, bus (Greyhound), or bus

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Fly from King Shaka International Airport
best
1. Fly from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Kigali International Airport (KGL)plane DUR - KGL
9h 26m
$316–817
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Durban Bus Stn to Johannesburgbus
2. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Dar Es Salaambus
3. Take the bus from Dar es Salaam to Kampalabus
4. Take the bus from Trinity Bus Terminal to Nyabugogo Bus Stnbus
5d 14h
$260–437
Bus via Nairobi
1. Take the bus from Durban Bus Stn to Johannesburgbus
2. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Dar Es Salaambus
3. Take the bus from Dar es Salaam to Nairobibus
4. Take the bus from Duruma Rd to Nyabugogo Bus Parkbus
5d 14h
$266–406
Bus to Pietermaritzburg, fly
1. Take the bus from Durban Bus Stn to Burger Stbus
2. Fly from Pietermaritzburg (PZB) to Kigali International Airport (KGL)plane PZB - KGL
11h 31m
$287–779

King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Kigali International Airport (KGL) flights

36Weekly Planes

9h 7mAverage Duration

$303Cheapest Price

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Distance: 3,118.7 km
Duration: 9h 26m

What companies run services between Durban, South Africa and Kigali, Rwanda?

Airlink, Rwandair Express, and four other airlines fly from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Kigali International Airport (KGL) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Durban Bus Stn to Nyabugogo Bus Park via Park Station, Cbd, Johannesburg, Dar Es Salaam, Dar es Salaam, Nairobi, and Duruma Rd in around 5d 14h.

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