What is the cheapest way to get from Kigali to Botswana?

The cheapest way to get from Kigali to Botswana is to bus via Harare which costs $190 - $260 and takes 3 days 15h.

What is the fastest way to get from Kigali to Botswana?

The fastest way to get from Kigali to Botswana is to fly which takes 9h 21m and costs $460 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between Kigali and Botswana?

No, there is no direct bus from Kigali to Botswana. However, there are services departing from Nyabugogo Bus Stn and arriving at Mbae Mbae Wy via Numak Complex, Kampala, Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal and RoadPort. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 15h.

How far is it from Kigali to Botswana?

The distance between Kigali and Botswana is 2575 km.

How do I travel from Kigali to Botswana without a car?

The best way to get from Kigali to Botswana without a car is to bus via Harare which takes 3 days 15h and costs $190 - $260.

How long does it take to get from Kigali to Botswana?

It takes approximately 9h 21m to get from Kigali to Botswana, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kigali to Botswana bus from?

Kigali to Botswana bus services, operated by Trinity Express, depart from Nyabugogo Bus Stn station.

Bus or fly from Kigali to Botswana?

The best way to get from Kigali to Botswana is to fly which takes 9h 21m and costs $460 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus via Harare, which costs $190 - $260 and takes 3 days 15h.

Where does the Kigali to Botswana bus arrive?

Kigali to Botswana bus services, operated by Trinity Express, arrive at Trinity Bus Terminal station.

Where can I stay near Botswana?

There are 407+ hotels available in Botswana.

Kigali to Botswana - 6 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Kigali to Botswana by plane, bus, or car

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Fly to Gaborone
best
1. Fly from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Gaborone (GBE)plane KGL - GBE
9h 21m
$461–591
Bus via Harare
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nyabugogo Bus Stn to Trinity Bus Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from Kampala to Ubungo Intl Bus Terminalbus
3. Take the bus from Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal to RoadPortbus
4. Take the bus from RoadPort to Mbae Mbae Wybus
3d 15h
$199–258
Fly to Maun Airport
1. Fly from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Maun Airport (MUB)plane KGL - MUB
10h 40m
$381–1,001
Fly to Bulawayo, drive
1. Fly from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Bulawayo (BUQ)plane KGL - BUQ
2. Drive from Bulawayo (BUQ) to Francistowncar
10h 58m
$316–811
Bus
1. Take the bus from Nyabugogo Bus Park to Duruma Rdbus
2. Take the bus from Nairobi to Dar es Salaambus
3. Take the bus from Dar Es Salaam to Johannesburgbus
4. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Gaboronebus
5d 10h
$265–408
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Nyabugogo Bus Stn to Trinity Bus Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from Kampala to Dar es Salaambus
3. Take the bus from Dar Es Salaam to Johannesburgbus
4. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Gaboronebus
5d 11h
$255–434

Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Gaborone (GBE) flights

14Weekly Planes

7h 53mAverage Duration

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Distance: 2,575.5 km
Duration: 9h 21m

What companies run services between Kigali, Rwanda and Botswana?

Rwandair Express, Airlink, and Air Botswana fly from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Gaborone (GBE) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nyabugogo Bus Stn to Gaborone via Trinity Bus Terminal, Numak Complex, Kisenyi Taxi Park, Kampala, Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal, RoadPort, and Mbae Mbae Wy in around 3d 15h.

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