There are 6 ways to get from Kigali Airport (KGL) to Gisenyi by plane, ferry, bus, taxi, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly, ferry
best- Fly from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Kamembe International Airport (KME)plane KGL - KME
- Take the ferry from Bukavu to Gomaferry
4h 52m$117–187Drive 162.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Kigali Airport (KGL) to Gisenyicar 162.5 km
2h 33m$21–31Bus
- Take the bus from Kigali to Katunabus
- Take the bus from Kabale to Gomabus
5h 56mTaxi via Kigali
- Take the taxi from Kigali to Gisenyitaxi 152 km
2h 40m$101–121Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Kigali-KGL to Gisenyi162.5 km
2h 33mTaxi
- Take the taxi from Kigali Airport (KGL) to Gisenyitaxi 162.5 km
2h 33m$110–140
Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Kamembe International Airport (KME) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kigali Airport (KGL) to Gisenyi is to drive which costs $20 - $30 and takes 2h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Kigali Airport (KGL) to Gisenyi is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs $20 - $30.
No, there is no direct bus from Kigali Airport (KGL) to Gisenyi. However, there are services departing from Kigali and arriving at Goma via Kabale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 56m.
The distance between Kigali Airport (KGL) and Gisenyi is 264 km. The road distance is 162.5 km.
The best way to get from Kigali Airport (KGL) to Gisenyi without a car is to bus which takes 5h 56m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 52m to get from Kigali Airport (KGL) to Gisenyi, including transfers.
Kigali Airport (KGL) to Gisenyi bus services, operated by SR Classic Coach, depart from Kigali station.
Kigali Airport (KGL) to Gisenyi bus services, operated by SR Classic Coach, arrive at Katuna station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kigali Airport (KGL) to Gisenyi is 163 km. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from Kigali Airport (KGL) to Gisenyi.
There are 62+ hotels available in Gisenyi.
What companies run services between Kigali Airport (KGL), Rwanda and Gisenyi, Rwanda?
You can take a vehicle from Kigali Airport (KGL) to Goma via Kigali, Katuna, and Kabale in around 5h 56m.
- Website
- rwandair.com
Flights from Kigali International Airport to Kamembe International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Phone
- +255 22 213 4567
- [email protected]
- Website
- srclassiccoach.co.tz
Bus from Kigali to Katuna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- srclassic.com
- Phone
- +250788351253
- [email protected]
- Website
- facebook.com
Bus from Kabale to Goma
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–20
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
- Website
- Ihusi Express
Ferry from Bukavu to Goma
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50
- Schedules at
- Ihusi Express
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Kigali-KGL to Gisenyi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Estimated price
- $100–140
Kigali Taxi Service
- Phone
- +250 725 074 659
Kigali Taxi Service
- Phone
- +250 725 074 659
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Kigali Airport (KGL) and Gisenyi. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.