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How to get fromKigali to Dar es Salaamby plane, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Kigali to Dar es Salaam by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR)plane plane KGL - DAR
    4h 48m
    $257–559

  2. Bus via Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Nyabugogo Bus Stn to Trinity Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kampala to Ubungo Intl Bus Terminalbus bus
    34h 18m
    $54–108

  3. Drive 1,409.7 km

    1. Drive from Kigali to Dar es Salaamcar car 1,409.7 km
    24h
    $182–263

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Nyabugogo Bus Stn to Trinity Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kampala to Dar es Salaambus bus
    38h
    $62–141

  5. Bus via Nairobi

    1. Take the bus from Kigali to Nairobibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nairobi to Dar es Salaambus bus
    38h 57m
    $83–108

Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) flights

Calendar24Weekly Planes
Duration3h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$245Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,163.1 km
  • Duration: 4h 48m

What companies run services between Kigali, Rwanda and Dar es Salaam, Tanzania?

Rwandair Express, Kenya Airways, and Oman Air fly from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nyabugogo Bus Stn to Msimbazi Police via Trinity Bus Terminal, Numak Complex, Kisenyi Taxi Park, Kampala, Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal, and Ubungo in around 34h 18m.

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