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How to get fromJohannesburg to Bukavuby plane or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Johannesburg to Bukavu by plane or bus

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  1. Fly to Kamembe International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Kamembe International Airport (KME)plane plane JNB - KME
    14h 30m
    $254–681

  2. Bus via Lusaka

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Lusakabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Intercity Bus Terminus to Ubungo Intl Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal to Nairobibus bus
    4. Take the bus from Duruma Rd to Nyabugogo Bus Parkbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Nyabugogo Bus Stn to Rusizi Bus Stnbus bus
    3d 20h
    $230–303

  3. Fly to Kigali International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Kigali International Airport (KGL)plane plane JNB - KGL
    2. Take the bus from Nyabugogo Bus Stn to Rusizi Bus Stnbus bus
    9h 38m
    $313–379

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Dar Es Salaambus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dar es Salaam to Nairobibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Duruma Rd to Nyabugogo Bus Parkbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Nyabugogo Bus Stn to Rusizi Bus Stnbus bus
    5d 10h
    $269–392

Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Kamembe International Airport (KME) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration16h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$236Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,669.9 km
  • Duration: 14h 30m

What companies run services between Johannesburg, South Africa and Bukavu, Democratic Republic of the Congo?

Rwandair Express and Airlink fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Kamembe International Airport (KME) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Johannesburg to Bukavu via Lusaka, Intercity Bus Terminus, Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal, Duruma Rd, Nyabugogo Bus Park, Nyabugogo Bus Stn, and Rusizi Bus Stn in around 3d 20h.

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