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How to get fromGisenyi to Kigaliby ferry, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Gisenyi to Kigali by ferry, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Ferry, bus

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Goma to Bukavuferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Rusizi Bus Stn to Nyabugogo Bus Stnbus bus
    8h 12m
    $65–73

  2. Drive  151.4 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Gisenyi to Kigalicar car 151.4 km
    2h 20m
    $20–29

  3. Ferry, bus via Bukavu

    1. Take the ferry from Goma to Bukavuferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Rusizi Bus Stn to Nyabugogo Bus Stnbus bus
    11h 12m

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Gisenyi to Kigalitaxi taxi 151.4 km
    2h 20m
    $95–120

  5. Taxi, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Gisenyi to Muhangataxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Muhanga to Kigalibus bus
    3h 2m
    $82–115

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  • Distance: 343.6 km
  • Duration: 8h 12m

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

There is no direct connection from Gisenyi to Kigali. However, you can take the ferry to Bukavu, drive to Rusizi Bus Stn, then take the bus to Nyabugogo Bus Stn. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Goma to Nyabugogo Bus Stn via Bukavu and Rusizi Bus Stn in around 11h 12m.

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