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How to get fromKigali to Gisenyiby bus, ferry, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Kigali to Gisenyi by bus, ferry, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Nyabugogo Bus Stn to Rusizi Bus Stnbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Bukavu to Gomaferry ferry
    8h 12m
    $66–73

  2. Drive 151.5 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kigali to Gisenyicar car 151.5 km
    2h 20m
    $20–29

  3. Bus, ferry via Bukavu

    1. Take the bus from Nyabugogo Bus Stn to Rusizi Bus Stnbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Bukavu to Gomaferry ferry
    11h 42m

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kigali to Gisenyitaxi taxi 151.5 km
    2h 20m
    $95–120

  5. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Kigali to Muhangabus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Muhanga to Gisenyitaxi taxi
    3h 3m
    $81–120

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 343.5 km
  • Duration: 8h 12m

What companies run services between Kigali, Rwanda and Gisenyi, Rwanda?

There is no direct connection from Kigali to Gisenyi. However, you can take the bus to Rusizi Bus Stn, drive to Bukavu, then take the ferry to Goma. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nyabugogo Bus Stn to Goma via Rusizi Bus Stn and Bukavu in around 11h 42m.

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