There are 7 ways to get from Kigali Airport (KGL) to Kasese by car, plane, bus, or rideshare
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Drive to Kihihi Airport, fly to Kasese
best- Drive from Kigali-Airport-KGL to Kihihi Airport (KHX)car
- Fly from Kihihi Airport (KHX) to Kasese (KSE)plane KHX - KSE
4h 29m$60–303Drive 316.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Kigali Airport (KGL) to Kasesecar 316.6 km
5h$48–69Fly Kigali International Airport to Kasese
- Fly from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Kasese (KSE)plane KGL - KSE
4h 55m$137–488Bus via Nyabugogo Bus Stn
- Take the bus from Nyabugogo Bus Stn to Trinity Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Kampala to Kasesebus
13h 55mAirport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Kigali-KGL to Kasese316.6 km
5hFly Kigali International Airport to Entebbe, bus
- Fly from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Entebbe (EBB)plane KGL - EBB
- Take the bus from Kampala to Kasesebus
8h 13mBus
- Take the bus from Kigali to Kampalabus
- Take the bus from Kampala to Kasesebus
15h 42m
Kihihi Airport (KHX) to Kasese (KSE) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kigali Airport (KGL) to Kasese is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 5h.
The fastest way to get from Kigali Airport (KGL) to Kasese is to drive and fly which takes 4h 29m and costs $60 - $310.
No, there is no direct bus from Kigali Airport (KGL) to Kasese. However, there are services departing from Nyabugogo Bus Stn and arriving at Kasese via Numak Complex and Kampala. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 55m.
The distance between Kigali Airport (KGL) and Kasese is 306 km. The road distance is 316.6 km.
The best way to get from Kigali Airport (KGL) to Kasese without a car is to bus via Nyabugogo Bus Stn which takes 13h 55m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from Kigali Airport (KGL) to Kasese, including transfers.
Kigali Airport (KGL) to Kasese bus services, operated by Trinity Express, depart from Nyabugogo Bus Stn station.
The best way to get from Kigali Airport (KGL) to Kasese is to fly which takes 4h 55m and costs $130 - $490. Alternatively, you can bus via Nyabugogo Bus Stn, which costs and takes 13h 55m.
Kigali Airport (KGL) to Kasese bus services, operated by Trinity Express, arrive at Trinity Bus Terminal station.
Kasese is 1h ahead of Kigali Airport (KGL). It is currently 12:45 PM in Kigali Airport (KGL) and 1:45 PM in Kasese.
What companies run services between Kigali Airport (KGL), Rwanda and Kasese, Uganda?
Rwandair Express, Aerolink Uganda, and two other airlines fly from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Kasese (KSE) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kigali Airport (KGL) to Kasese via Nyabugogo Bus Stn, Trinity Bus Terminal, Numak Complex, Kisenyi Taxi Park, and Kampala in around 13h 55m.
- Website
- rwandair.com
Flights from Kigali International Airport to Entebbe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
- Website
- aerolinkuganda.com
Flights from Kihihi Airport to Kasese
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–260
Flights from Kigali International Airport to Kasese via Entebbe
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–550
Flights from Kigali International Airport to Kasese via Nairobi, Entebbe
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–750
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Kigali International Airport to Entebbe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–550
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Kigali International Airport to Entebbe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $35–270
- Website
- brusselsairlines.com
Flights from Kigali International Airport to Entebbe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $160–480
- Website
- egyptair.com
Flights from Kigali International Airport to Entebbe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–470
- Phone
- +250 788 314 935
- Website
- trinityexpress.rw
Bus from Nyabugogo Bus Stn to Trinity Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–65
- Schedules at
- trinityexpress.rw
- Phone
- +250788351253
- [email protected]
- Website
- facebook.com
Bus from Nyabugogo Bus Stn to Trinity Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6–20
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
- Phone
- +256 414-255 426
- [email protected]
- Website
- link.co.ug
Bus from Kampala to Kasese
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- link.co.ug
Bus from Kampala to Kasese
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- link.co.ug
Bus from Kampala to Kasese
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- link.co.ug
- Phone
- +255 22 213 4567
- [email protected]
- Website
- srclassiccoach.co.tz
Bus from Kigali to Kampala
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- srclassic.com
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Kigali Airport (KGL) to Kasese is 317 km. It takes approximately 5h to drive from Kigali Airport (KGL) to Kasese.
There are 31+ hotels available in Kasese.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Kigali Airport (KGL) and Kasese. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.







