There are 6 ways to get from Kigali Airport (KGL) to Lake Kivu by plane, bus, ferry, rideshare, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Kamembe International Airport (KME)plane KGL - KME
40 min$65–140Drive 162.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Kigali Airport (KGL) to Gisenyicar 162.5 km
2h 33m$21–31Bus, ferry
- Take the bus from Nyabugogo Bus Stn to Rusizi Bus Stnbus
- Take the ferry from Bukavu to Bugarulaferry
8h 40mAirport 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$110–140Bus, ferry via Bukavu
- Take the bus from Nyabugogo Bus Stn to Rusizi Bus Stnbus
- Take the ferry from Bukavu to Bugarulaferry
10h 18m
Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Kamembe International Airport (KME) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kigali Airport (KGL) to Lake Kivu is to drive which costs $20 - $30 and takes 2h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Kigali Airport (KGL) to Lake Kivu is to fly which takes 40 min and costs $65 - $140.
The distance between Kigali Airport (KGL) and Lake Kivu is 147 km. The road distance is 162.5 km.
The best way to get from Kigali Airport (KGL) to Lake Kivu without a car is to Airport Transfer which takes 2h 33m and costs .
It takes approximately 40 min to fly from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Kamembe International Airport (KME), including transfers and time at the airport.
The quickest flight from Kigali International Airport Airport to Kamembe International Airport Airport is the direct flight which takes 40 min.
Yes, the driving distance between Kigali Airport (KGL) to Lake Kivu is 163 km. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from Kigali Airport (KGL) to Lake Kivu.
Rwandair Express offers flights from Kigali International Airport Airport to Kamembe International Airport Airport.
There are 31+ hotels available in Lake Kivu.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Kigali Airport (KGL) and Lake Kivu. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
What companies run services between Kigali Airport (KGL), Rwanda and Lake Kivu, Rwanda?
Rwandair Express flies from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Kamembe International Airport (KME) once daily.
- 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
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
- Ihusi Express
Ferry from Bukavu to Bugarula
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Ihusi Express
- Phone
- +243 991 807 071
- [email protected]
Ferry from Bukavu to Bugarula
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Kigali-KGL to Gisenyi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- On demand
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