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How to get fromGisenyi to Butareby taxi, bus, car, ferry, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Gisenyi to Butare by taxi, bus, car, ferry, or plane

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  1. Taxi, bus

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Gisenyi to Muhangataxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Muhanga to Kigalibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kigali to Huyebus bus
    5h 42m
    $85–138

  2. Taxi

    cheapest
    1. Take the taxi from Gisenyi to Butaretaxi taxi 171.9 km
    3h 52m
    $1

  3. Drive 171.9 km

    1. Drive from Gisenyi to Butarecar car 171.9 km
    3h 52m
    $23–32

  4. Ferry, fly, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Goma to Bukavuferry ferry
    2. Fly from Kamembe International Airport (KME) to Kigali International Airport (KGL)plane plane KME - KGL
    3. Take the bus from Kigali to Huyebus bus
    7h 49m
    $131–231

Kamembe International Airport (KME) to Kigali International Airport (KGL) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration40 minAverage Duration
Ticket$65Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 292.4 km
  • Duration: 5h 42m

What companies run services between Gisenyi, Rwanda and Butare, Rwanda?

There is no direct connection from Gisenyi to Butare. However, you can take the taxi to Muhanga, take the bus to Kigali, then take the bus to Huye. Alternatively, you can drive from Gisenyi to Butare in around 3h 52m.

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