There are 4 ways to get from Kigali Airport (KGL) to Butare by bus, rideshare, car, or taxi
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The cheapest way to get from Kigali Airport (KGL) to Butare is to drive which costs $16 - $24 and takes 2h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Kigali Airport (KGL) to Butare is to drive which takes 2h 16m and costs $16 - $24.
No, there is no direct bus from Kigali Airport (KGL) to Butare. However, there are services departing from Kigali and arriving at Huye via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 42m.
The distance between Kigali Airport (KGL) and Butare is 134 km. The road distance is 125.2 km.
The best way to get from Kigali Airport (KGL) to Butare without a car is to bus which takes 2h 42m and costs $15 - $40.
It takes approximately 2h 42m to get from Kigali Airport (KGL) to Butare, including transfers.
Kigali Airport (KGL) to Butare bus services, operated by Volcano Express Ltd, depart from Kigali station.
Kigali Airport (KGL) to Butare bus services, operated by Volcano Express Ltd, arrive at Huye station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kigali Airport (KGL) to Butare is 125 km. It takes approximately 2h 16m to drive from Kigali Airport (KGL) to Butare.
There are 14+ hotels available in Butare.
What companies run services between Kigali Airport (KGL), Rwanda and Butare, Rwanda?
Volcano Express Ltd operates a bus from Kigali to Huye every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $1–20 and the journey takes 2h 25m.
- Phone
- +250788351253
- [email protected]
- Website
- facebook.com
Bus from Kigali to Huye
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–20
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Kigali-KGL to Butare
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Kigali Airport (KGL) and Butare. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.