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How to get fromJohannesburg to Kigaliby plane, bus, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Johannesburg to Kigali by plane, bus, or train

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Kigali International Airport (KGL)plane plane JNB - KGL
    4h 54m
    $284–338

  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 Kampalabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Trinity Bus Terminal to Nyabugogo Bus Stnbus bus
    3d 12h
    $182–276

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Lusakabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lusaka to Serenjebus bus
    3. Take the train from Serenje to Dar es salaamtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Dar es Salaam to Kampalabus bus
    5. Take the bus from Trinity Bus Terminal to Nyabugogo Bus Stnbus bus
    4d 10h

  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
    5d 5h
    $252–366

  5. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Dar Es Salaambus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dar es Salaam to Kampalabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Trinity Bus Terminal to Nyabugogo Bus Stnbus bus
    5d 5h
    $241–392

Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Kigali International Airport (KGL) flights

Calendar41Weekly Planes
Duration6h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$223Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 2,729 km
  • Duration: 4h 54m

What companies run services between Johannesburg, South Africa and Kigali, Rwanda?

Rwandair Express, Kenya Airways, and Airlink fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Kigali International Airport (KGL) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Johannesburg to Nyabugogo Bus Stn via Lusaka, Intercity Bus Terminus, Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal, Kampala, Namirembe Park, and Trinity Bus Terminal in around 3d 12h.

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