There are 3 ways to get from Goma to Bukavu by ferry, car, or taxi
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Goma to Bukavu is to ferry which costs $50 and takes 6h.
The fastest way to get from Goma to Bukavu is to taxi which takes 3h 19m and costs $110 - $140.
Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Goma and arriving at Bukavu. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h.
The distance between Goma and Bukavu is 104 km. The road distance is 210.7 km.
The best way to get from Goma to Bukavu without a car is to ferry which takes 6h and costs $50.
The ferry from Goma to Bukavu takes 6h including transfers and departs twice daily.
Yes, the driving distance between Goma to Bukavu is 211 km. It takes approximately 3h 19m to drive from Goma to Bukavu.
There are five+ hotels available in Bukavu.
What companies run services between Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo and Bukavu, Democratic Republic of the Congo?
Bateau Emmanuel operates a ferry from Goma to Bukavu once daily, and the journey takes 6h. Ihusi Express also services this route 4 times a week.
- Phone
- +243 991 807 071
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Ferry from Goma to Bukavu
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- Estimated price
- $110–140
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