There are 3 ways to get from Kigali to Bukavu by plane, bus, or car
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Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Kamembe International Airport (KME) flights
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The cheapest way to get from Kigali to Bukavu is to bus which costs $15 - $23 and takes 4h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Kigali to Bukavu is to fly which takes 2h 15m and costs $65 - $150.
No, there is no direct bus from Kigali to Bukavu. However, there are services departing from Nyabugogo Bus Stn and arriving at Rusizi Bus Stn via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.
The distance between Kigali and Bukavu is 172 km. The road distance is 241.7 km.
It takes approximately 2h 15m to get from Kigali to Bukavu, including transfers.
Kigali to Bukavu bus services, operated by Volcano Express Ltd, depart from Nyabugogo Bus Stn station.
The best way to get from Kigali to Bukavu is to fly which takes 2h 15m and costs $65 - $150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $15 - $23 and takes 4h 15m.
Kigali to Bukavu bus services, operated by Volcano Express Ltd, arrive at Rusizi Bus Stn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kigali to Bukavu is 242 km. It takes approximately 3h 43m to drive from Kigali to Bukavu.
There are four+ hotels available in Bukavu.
What companies run services between Kigali, Rwanda and Bukavu, Democratic Republic of the Congo?
Rwandair Express flies from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Kamembe International Airport (KME) once daily. Alternatively, Volcano Express Ltd operates a bus from Nyabugogo Bus Stn to Rusizi Bus Stn every 2 hours. Tickets cost $14–20 and the journey takes 4h.
- Website
- rwandair.com
Flights from Kigali International Airport to Kamembe International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Phone
- +250788351253
- [email protected]
- Website
- facebook.com
Bus from Nyabugogo Bus Stn to Rusizi Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $14–20
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
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