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

The cheapest way to get from Kigali to Chanika is to bus via Dar es Salaam which costs $60 - $120 and takes 40h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kigali to Chanika is to fly and bus which takes 10h 34m and costs $250 - $390.

Is there a direct bus between Kigali and Chanika?

No, there is no direct bus from Kigali to Chanika. However, there are services departing from Nyabugogo Bus Stn and arriving at Handeni via Numak Complex, Kampala, Ubungo and Dar es Salaam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h 9m.

How far is it from Kigali to Chanika?

The distance between Kigali and Chanika is 1422 km. The road distance is 1146.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Kigali to Chanika without a car is to bus via Dar es Salaam which takes 40h 9m and costs $60 - $120.

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

It takes approximately 10h 34m to get from Kigali to Chanika, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kigali to Chanika bus from?

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

Where does the Kigali to Chanika bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Kigali and Chanika?

Chanika is 1h ahead of Kigali. It is currently 3:26 PM in Kigali and 4:26 PM in Chanika.

Can I drive from Kigali to Chanika?

Yes, the driving distance between Kigali to Chanika is 1147 km. It takes approximately 25h 31m to drive from Kigali to Chanika.

Kigali to Chanika - 7 ways to travel via plane, bus, car, and Private Transfer

There are 7 ways to get from Kigali to Chanika by plane, bus, car, shuttle, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Julius Nyerere International Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR)plane KGL - DAR
2. Take the bus from Dar es Salaam to Handenibus
10h 34m
$253–386
Bus via Dar es Salaam
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 Dar es Salaam to Handenibus
40h 9m
$60–114
Drive 1,146.9 km
1. Drive from Kigali to Chanikacar 1,146.9 km
25h 31m
$148–214
Fly to Ukunda, drive
1. Fly from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Ukunda (UKA)plane KGL - UKA
2. Drive from Ukunda (UKA) to Chanikacar
10h 40m
$216–516
Fly to Mombasa, bus, Private Transfer , taxi
1. Fly from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Mombasa (MBA)plane KGL - MBA
2. Take the bus from Mombasa to Tangabus
3. Take a shuttle bus from Tanga Airport to Amani hillsshuttle
4. Take the taxi from Amani hills to Chanikataxi
15h 42m
$409–685
Bus
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 Handenibus
43h 45m
$68–152
Bus via Nairobi
1. Take the bus from Kigali to Nairobibus
2. Take the bus from Nairobi to Dar es Salaambus
3. Take the bus from Dar es Salaam to Handenibus
46h 31m
$77–99

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

24Weekly Planes

3h 51mAverage Duration

$245Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Kigali to Chanika.

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Distance: 1,422.4 km
Duration: 10h 34m

What companies run services between Kigali, Rwanda and Chanika, Tanga, Tanzania?

You can take a bus from Nyabugogo Bus Stn to Handeni via Trinity Bus Terminal, Numak Complex, Kisenyi Taxi Park, Kampala, Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal, Ubungo, Gerezani, and Dar es Salaam in around 40h 9m.

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