There are 6 ways to get from Kigali Airport (KGL) to Lake Victoria by plane, bus, rideshare, or car
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Fly to Entebbe
best- Fly from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Entebbe (EBB)plane KGL - EBB
1h$200–290Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kigali to Kampalabus
10h 12m$11–13Bus via Nyabugogo Bus Stn
- Take the bus from Nyabugogo Bus Stn to Trinity Bus Terminalbus
8h 23m$21–83Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Kigali-KGL to Entebbe512.9 km
7h 45mDrive 512.9 km
- Drive from Kigali Airport (KGL) to Entebbecar 512.9 km
7h 45m$77–111Fly to Mwanza Airport
- Fly from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Mwanza Airport (MWZ)plane KGL - MWZ
1h 15m$390–700
Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Entebbe (EBB) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kigali Airport (KGL) to Lake Victoria is to bus which costs $11 - $13 and takes 10h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Kigali Airport (KGL) to Lake Victoria is to fly which takes 1h and costs $200 - $290.
No, there is no direct bus from Kigali Airport (KGL) to Lake Victoria. However, there are services departing from Nyabugogo Bus Stn and arriving at One Love Beach Stage via Kobil. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 23m.
The distance between Kigali Airport (KGL) and Lake Victoria is 340 km. The road distance is 512.9 km.
The best way to get from Kigali Airport (KGL) to Lake Victoria without a car is to bus via Nyabugogo Bus Stn which takes 8h 23m and costs $21 - $85.
It takes approximately 1h to fly from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Entebbe (EBB), including transfers and time at the airport.
Kigali Airport (KGL) to Lake Victoria bus services, operated by Trinity Express, depart from Nyabugogo Bus Stn station.
The best way to get from Kigali Airport (KGL) to Lake Victoria is to fly which takes 1h and costs $200 - $290. Alternatively, you can bus via Nyabugogo Bus Stn, which costs $21 - $85 and takes 8h 23m.
The quickest flight from Kigali International Airport Airport to Entebbe Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h.
Kigali Airport (KGL) to Lake Victoria bus services, operated by Trinity Express, arrive at Trinity Bus Terminal station.
What companies run services between Kigali Airport (KGL), Rwanda and Lake Victoria, Tanzania?
Rwandair Express, KLM, and three other airlines fly from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Entebbe (EBB) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Trinity Express operates a bus from Nyabugogo Bus Stn to Trinity Bus Terminal 5 times a day. Tickets cost $20–65 and the journey takes 7h. Volcano Express Ltd also services this route 3 times a day.
- Website
- rwandair.com
Flights from Kigali International Airport to Entebbe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
- 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
- Website
- charterlines.com
Flights from Kigali International Airport to Mwanza Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–480
- 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
- +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
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Kigali-KGL to Entebbe
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Lake Victoria is 1h ahead of Kigali Airport (KGL). It is currently 1:21 PM in Kigali Airport (KGL) and 2:21 PM in Lake Victoria.
Yes, the driving distance between Kigali Airport (KGL) to Lake Victoria is 513 km. It takes approximately 7h 45m to drive from Kigali Airport (KGL) to Lake Victoria.
Egyptair, KLM, Brussels Airlines and two other airlines offer flights from Kigali International Airport Airport to Entebbe Airport.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Kigali Airport (KGL) and Lake Victoria. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.