What is the cheapest way to get from Goma to Kigoma?

The cheapest way to get from Goma to Kigoma is to bus which costs $85 - $100 and takes 2 days 12h.

What is the fastest way to get from Goma to Kigoma?

The fastest way to get from Goma to Kigoma is to drive and fly which takes 6h 52m and costs $310 - $650.

Is there a direct bus between Goma and Kigoma?

No, there is no direct bus from Goma to Kigoma. However, there are services departing from Rond Point Terminus and arriving at Kigoma via Numak Complex, Kampala and Dar es Salaam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 12h.

How far is it from Goma to Kigoma?

The distance between Goma and Kigoma is 579 km.

How do I travel from Goma to Kigoma without a car?

The best way to get from Goma to Kigoma without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 12h and costs $85 - $100.

How long does it take to get from Goma to Kigoma?

It takes approximately 6h 52m to get from Goma to Kigoma, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Goma to Kigoma bus from?

Goma to Kigoma bus services, operated by Jaguar Coaches, depart from Rond Point Terminus station.

Where does the Goma to Kigoma bus arrive?

Goma to Kigoma bus services, operated by Jaguar Coaches, arrive at Jaguar Bus Terminal station.

What is the time difference between Goma and Kigoma?

Kigoma is 1h ahead of Goma. It is currently 4:14 PM in Goma and 5:14 PM in Kigoma.

Where can I stay near Kigoma?

There are six+ hotels available in Kigoma.

Goma to Kigoma - 4 ways to travel via train, car, plane, bus, and ferry

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There are 4 ways to get from Goma to Kigoma by car, plane, bus, ferry, or train

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Drive to Kigali International Airport, fly, drive
best
1. Drive from Goma to Kigali International Airport (KGL)car
2. Fly from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Bujumbura (BJM)plane KGL - BJM
3. Drive from Bujumbura (BJM) to Kigomacar
6h 52m
$311–631
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Goma to Kampalabus
2. Take the bus from Kampala to Dar es Salaambus
3. Take the train from Dar es Salaam to Kigomatrain
3d 13h
$82–133
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rond Point Terminus to Jaguar Bus Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from Kampala to Ubungo Intl Bus Terminalbus
3. Take the bus from Dar es Salaam to Kigomabus
2d 12h
$90–98
Ferry to Kamembe International Airport, fly, drive
1. Take the ferry from Goma to Bukavuferry
2. Fly from Kamembe International Airport (KME) to Bujumbura (BJM)plane KME - BJM
3. Drive from Bujumbura (BJM) to Kigomacar
15h 44m
$421–953

Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Bujumbura (BJM) flights

7Weekly Planes

45 minAverage Duration

$303Cheapest Price

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Distance: 579.1 km
Duration: 6h 52m

What companies run services between Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo and Kigoma, Tanzania?

You can take a bus from Rond Point Terminus to Kigoma via Jaguar Bus Terminal, Numak Complex, Kisenyi Taxi Park, Kampala, Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal, and Dar es Salaam in around 2d 12h.

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