There are 3 ways to get from Goma to Matadi by car, plane, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Drive to Kigali International Airport, fly, train
best- Drive from Goma to Kigali International Airport (KGL)car
- Fly from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Kinshasa International Airport (FIH)plane KGL - FIH
- Take the train from Kiseno to Mataditrain
16h 18m$363–864Drive 2,861.6 km
- Drive from Goma to Matadicar 2,861.6 km
2d 7hDrive to Kihihi Airport, fly, train
- Drive from Goma to Kihihi Airport (KHX)car
- Fly from Kihihi Airport (KHX) to Kinshasa International Airport (FIH)plane KHX - FIH
- Take the train from Kiseno to Mataditrain
29h 16m$373–914
Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Kinshasa International Airport (FIH) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Goma to Matadi is to drive and fly and train which costs $360 - $900 and takes 16h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Goma to Matadi is to drive and fly and train which takes 16h 18m and costs $360 - $900.
The distance between Goma and Matadi is 2186 km. The road distance is 2861.6 km.
It takes approximately 16h 18m to get from Goma to Matadi, including transfers.
Matadi is 1h behind Goma. It is currently 1:40 PM in Goma and 12:40 PM in Matadi.
Yes, the driving distance between Goma to Matadi is 2862 km. It takes approximately 2 days 7h to drive from Goma to Matadi.
There are two+ hotels available in Matadi.
What companies run services between Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo and Matadi, Democratic Republic of the Congo?
There is no direct connection from Goma to Matadi. However, you can drive to Kigali International Airport (KGL) airport, fly to Kinshasa International Airport (FIH), take the taxi to Kiseno, then take the train to Matadi. Alternatively, you can drive from Goma to Matadi in around 2d 7h.
- Website
- ugandairlines.com
Flights from Kigali International Airport to Kinshasa International Airport via Entebbe
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Tuesday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $290–800
Flights from Kihihi Airport to Kinshasa International Airport via Entebbe
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 30m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $300–800
Flights from Kihihi Airport to Kinshasa International Airport via Kasese, Entebbe
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 25m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $310–800
Train from Kiseno to Matadi
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Luxury
- $50
- 1st Class
- $25
Train from Kiseno to Matadi
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Luxury
- $50
- 1st Class
- $25
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