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How to get fromKigali to Dakarby plane, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Kigali to Dakar by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Blaise Diagne International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)plane plane KGL - DSS
    2. Take the bus from Dakar AIBD to Dakarbus bus
    17h 55m
    $362–963

  2. Drive  7,910.8 km

    1. Drive from Kigali to Dakarcar car 7,910.8 km
    5d 19h
    $1,019–1,471

  3. Fly to Banjul, bus

    1. Fly from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Banjul (BJL)plane plane KGL - BJL
    2. Take the bus from Banjul to Dakarbus bus
    25h 18m
    $488–1,334

Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration15h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$350Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5,583.5 km
  • Duration: 17h 55m

What companies run services between Kigali, Rwanda and Dakar, Senegal?

There is no direct connection from Kigali to Dakar. However, you can take the bus to Kigali Airport, walk to Kigali International Airport (KGL) airport, fly to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS), walk to Dakar AIBD, take the bus to Dakar, walk to Cardinal Hyacinthe Thiandoum, then take the bus to Place de la nation. Alternatively, you can drive from Kigali to Dakar in around 5d 19h.

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