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How to get fromGoma to Rusumoby bus, car, ferry, or plane

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

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  1. Bus, drive

    best
    1. Take the bus from Goma to Kabalebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Katuna to Kigalibus bus
    3. Drive from Kigali to Rusumocar car
    9h 24m

  2. Drive 284.3 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Goma to Rusumocar car 284.3 km
    6h 8m
    $36–51

  3. Ferry, fly, drive

    1. Take the ferry from Goma to Bukavuferry ferry
    2. Fly from Kamembe International Airport (KME) to Kigali International Airport (KGL)plane plane KME - KGL
    3. Drive from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Rusumocar car
    8h 22m
    $131–215

  4. Ferry, bus, drive

    1. Take the ferry from Goma to Bukavuferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Rusizi Bus Stn to Nyabugogo Bus Stnbus bus
    3. Drive from Nyabugogo Bus Stn to Rusumocar car
    15h 29m

Kamembe International Airport (KME) to Kigali International Airport (KGL) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration40 minAverage Duration
Ticket$65Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 375 km
  • Duration: 9h 24m

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

There is no direct connection from Goma to Rusumo. However, you can take the bus to Kabale, take the taxi to Katuna, take the bus to Kigali, then drive to Rusumo. Alternatively, you can drive from Goma to Rusumo in around 6h 8m.

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