There are 5 ways to get from Kigali Airport (KGL) to Rubavu by taxi, plane, ferry, 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.
Taxi via Kigali
best- Take the taxi from Kigali to Rubavutaxi 145.5 km
2h 34m$91–111Drive 156.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Kigali Airport (KGL) to Rubavucar 156.1 km
2h 28m$21–29Fly, ferry
- Fly from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Kamembe International Airport (KME)plane KGL - KME
- Take the ferry from Bukavu to Gomaferry
5h 7m$118–190Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Rubavu156.1 km
2h 28mTaxi
- Take the taxi from Kigali Airport (KGL) to Rubavutaxi 156.1 km
2h 28m$100–120
Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Kamembe International Airport (KME) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kigali Airport (KGL) to Rubavu is to drive which costs $20 - $29 and takes 2h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Kigali Airport (KGL) to Rubavu is to drive which takes 2h 28m and costs $20 - $29.
The distance between Kigali Airport (KGL) and Rubavu is 156 km. The road distance is 156.1 km.
The best way to get from Kigali Airport (KGL) to Rubavu without a car is to taxi via Kigali which takes 2h 34m and costs $90 - $120.
It takes approximately 2h 34m to get from Kigali Airport (KGL) to Rubavu, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Kigali Airport (KGL) to Rubavu is 156 km. It takes approximately 2h 28m to drive from Kigali Airport (KGL) to Rubavu.
There are 63+ hotels available in Rubavu.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Kigali Airport (KGL) and Rubavu. 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 Rubavu, Rwanda?
You can take the bus to Kigali then take the taxi to Rubavu.
- Website
- rwandair.com
Flights from Kigali International Airport to Kamembe International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- 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 International Airport (KGL) to Rubavu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Estimated price
- $90–120
Kigali Taxi Service
- Phone
- +250 725 074 659
Kigali Taxi Service
- Phone
- +250 725 074 659
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