There are 4 ways to get from Kigali Airport (KGL) to Bukavu by plane, bus, rideshare, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Kamembe International Airport (KME)plane KGL - KME
55 min$67–137Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Nyabugogo Bus Stn to Rusizi Bus Stnbus
4h 33m$30–41Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Kigali-KGL to Bukavu252.7 km
3h 57mDrive 252.7 km
- Drive from Kigali Airport (KGL) to Bukavucar 252.7 km
3h 57m$33–47
Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Kamembe International Airport (KME) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kigali Airport (KGL) to Bukavu is to bus which costs $30 - $45 and takes 4h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Kigali Airport (KGL) to Bukavu is to fly which takes 55 min and costs $65 - $140.
No, there is no direct bus from Kigali Airport (KGL) to Bukavu. However, there are services departing from Nyabugogo Bus Stn and arriving at Rusizi Bus Stn via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.
The distance between Kigali Airport (KGL) and Bukavu is 161 km. The road distance is 252.7 km.
The best way to get from Kigali Airport (KGL) to Bukavu without a car is to Airport Transfer which takes 3h 57m and costs .
It takes approximately 55 min to get from Kigali Airport (KGL) to Bukavu, including transfers.
Kigali Airport (KGL) to Bukavu bus services, operated by Volcano Express Ltd, depart from Nyabugogo Bus Stn station.
The best way to get from Kigali Airport (KGL) to Bukavu is to fly which takes 55 min and costs $65 - $140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $45 and takes 4h 33m.
Kigali Airport (KGL) to Bukavu bus services, operated by Volcano Express Ltd, arrive at Rusizi Bus Stn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kigali Airport (KGL) to Bukavu is 253 km. It takes approximately 3h 57m to drive from Kigali Airport (KGL) to Bukavu.
What companies run services between Kigali Airport (KGL), Rwanda and Bukavu, Democratic Republic of the Congo?
Rwandair Express flies from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Kamembe International Airport (KME) once daily. Alternatively, Volcano Express Ltd operates a bus from Nyabugogo Bus Stn to Rusizi Bus Stn every 2 hours. Tickets cost $14–20 and the journey takes 4h.
- Website
- rwandair.com
Flights from Kigali International Airport to Kamembe International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Phone
- +250788351253
- [email protected]
- Website
- facebook.com
Bus from Nyabugogo Bus Stn to Rusizi Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $14–20
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Kigali-KGL to Bukavu
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- Frequency
- On demand
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