There are 5 ways to get from Kigali Airport (KGL) to Uganda by plane, bus, rideshare, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Entebbe (EBB)plane KGL - EBB
1h 42m$230–316Bus via Wakiso Taxi Park
cheapest- Take the bus from Kigali to Kampalabus
10h 26m$18–23Bus
- Take the bus from Nyabugogo Bus Stn to Trinity Bus Terminalbus
7h 51m$37–103Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Kigali-KGL to Buganda508.1 km
7h 38mDrive 508.1 km
- Drive from Kigali Airport (KGL) to Bugandacar 508.1 km
7h 38m$76–110
Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Entebbe (EBB) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kigali Airport (KGL) to Uganda is to bus via Wakiso Taxi Park which costs $18 - $23 and takes 10h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Kigali Airport (KGL) to Uganda is to fly which takes 1h 42m and costs $230 - $320.
No, there is no direct bus from Kigali Airport (KGL) to Uganda. However, there are services departing from Nyabugogo Bus Stn and arriving at Trinity Bus Terminal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 51m.
The distance between Kigali Airport (KGL) and Uganda is 380 km. The road distance is 508.1 km.
The best way to get from Kigali Airport (KGL) to Uganda without a car is to bus which takes 7h 51m and costs $35 - $110.
It takes approximately 1h 42m to get from Kigali Airport (KGL) to Uganda, including transfers.
Kigali Airport (KGL) to Uganda bus services, operated by Trinity Express, depart from Nyabugogo Bus Stn station.
The best way to get from Kigali Airport (KGL) to Uganda is to fly which takes 1h 42m and costs $230 - $320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $110 and takes 7h 51m.
Kigali Airport (KGL) to Uganda bus services, operated by Trinity Express, arrive at Trinity Bus Terminal station.
Uganda is 1h ahead of Kigali Airport (KGL). It is currently 8:08 AM in Kigali Airport (KGL) and 9:08 AM in Uganda.
What companies run services between Kigali Airport (KGL), Rwanda and Uganda?
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
- 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 Buganda
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 38m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Kigali Airport (KGL) to Uganda is 508 km. It takes approximately 7h 38m to drive from Kigali Airport (KGL) to Uganda.
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