What is the cheapest way to get from Kalemie to Kigali?

The cheapest way to get from Kalemie to Kigali is to drive and fly which costs $130 - $250 and takes 13h 57m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kalemie to Kigali?

The fastest way to get from Kalemie to Kigali is to drive and fly which takes 12h 50m and costs $320 - $650.

How far is it from Kalemie to Kigali?

The distance between Kalemie and Kigali is 631 km.

How long does it take to get from Kalemie to Kigali?

It takes approximately 12h 50m to get from Kalemie to Kigali, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kigali?

There are 893+ hotels available in Kigali.

Kalemie to Kigali - 2 ways to travel via car, and plane

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There are 2 ways to get from Kalemie to Kigali by car or plane

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Drive to Bujumbura, fly
best
1. Drive from Kalemie to Bujumbura (BJM)car
2. Fly from Bujumbura (BJM) to Kigali International Airport (KGL)plane BJM - KGL
12h 50m
$324–642
Drive to Kamembe International Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Drive from Kalemie to Kamembe International Airport (KME)car
2. Fly from Kamembe International Airport (KME) to Kigali International Airport (KGL)plane KME - KGL
13h 57m
$135–241

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

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45 minAverage Duration

$303Cheapest Price

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Distance: 630.9 km
Duration: 12h 50m

What companies run services between Kalemie, Democratic Republic of the Congo and Kigali, Rwanda?

There is no direct connection from Kalemie to Kigali. However, you can drive to Bujumbura (BJM) airport, fly to Kigali International Airport (KGL), walk to Kigali Airport, then take the bus to Kigali. Alternatively, you can drive to Kamembe International Airport (KME) airport, fly to Kigali International Airport (KGL), walk to Kigali Airport, then take the bus to Kigali.

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