There are 6 ways to get from Gisenyi to Kigali Airport (KGL) by ferry, plane, bus, taxi, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Ferry, fly
best- Take the ferry from Goma to Bukavuferry
- Fly from Kamembe International Airport (KME) to Kigali International Airport (KGL)plane KME - KGL
4h 52m$116–193Drive 162 km
cheapest- Drive from Gisenyi to Kigali Airport (KGL)car 162 km
2h 34m$21–31Bus
- Take the bus from Goma to Kabalebus
- Take the bus from Katuna to Kigalibus
5h 55mTaxi via Kigali
- Take the taxi from Gisenyi to Kigalitaxi 151.7 km
2h 40m$101–119Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Gisenyi to Kigali-KGL162 km
2h 34mTaxi
- Take the taxi from Gisenyi to Kigali Airport (KGL)taxi 162 km
2h 34m$110–130
Kamembe International Airport (KME) to Kigali International Airport (KGL) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Gisenyi to Kigali Airport (KGL) is to drive which costs $20 - $30 and takes 2h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Gisenyi to Kigali Airport (KGL) is to drive which takes 2h 34m and costs $20 - $30.
No, there is no direct bus from Gisenyi to Kigali Airport (KGL). However, there are services departing from Goma and arriving at Kigali via Katuna. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 55m.
The distance between Gisenyi and Kigali Airport (KGL) is 265 km. The road distance is 162 km.
The best way to get from Gisenyi to Kigali Airport (KGL) without a car is to bus which takes 5h 55m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 52m to get from Gisenyi to Kigali Airport (KGL), including transfers.
Gisenyi to Kigali Airport (KGL) bus services, operated by Volcano Express Ltd, depart from Goma station.
Gisenyi to Kigali Airport (KGL) bus services, operated by Volcano Express Ltd, arrive at Kabale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gisenyi to Kigali Airport (KGL) is 162 km. It takes approximately 2h 34m to drive from Gisenyi to Kigali Airport (KGL).
There are 898+ hotels available in Kigali Airport (KGL).
What companies run services between Gisenyi, Rwanda and Kigali Airport (KGL), Rwanda?
You can take a bus from Goma to Kigali Airport (KGL) via Kabale, Katuna, and Kigali in around 5h 55m.
- Website
- rwandair.com
Flights from Kamembe International Airport to Kigali International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Phone
- +250788351253
- [email protected]
- Website
- facebook.com
Bus from Goma to Kabale
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–20
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
- Phone
- +255 22 213 4567
- [email protected]
- Website
- srclassiccoach.co.tz
Bus from Katuna to Kigali
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- srclassic.com
- Website
- Ihusi Express
Ferry from Goma to Bukavu
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50
- Schedules at
- Ihusi Express
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Gisenyi to Kigali-KGL
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Estimated price
- $100–130
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More Questions & Answers
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Gisenyi and Kigali Airport (KGL). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.