There are 2 ways to get from Kigali to Gitega by bus, taxi, or plane
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Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Bujumbura (BJM) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kigali to Gitega is to bus and taxi which costs $80 - $110 and takes 5h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Kigali to Gitega is to fly and taxi which takes 3h 42m and costs $340 - $600.
The distance between Kigali and Gitega is 372 km.
The best way to get from Kigali to Gitega without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 5h 30m and costs $80 - $110.
It takes approximately 5h 30m to get from Kigali to Gitega, including transfers.
What companies run services between Kigali, Rwanda and Gitega, Burundi?
There is no direct connection from Kigali to Gitega. However, you can take the bus to Bujumbura then take the taxi to Gitega. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Kigali Airport, walk to Kigali International Airport (KGL) airport, fly to Bujumbura (BJM), then take the taxi to Gitega.
- Website
- rwandair.com
Flights from Kigali International Airport to Bujumbura
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $280–440
- Phone
- +250788351253
- [email protected]
- Website
- facebook.com
Bus from Nyabugogo Bus Stn to Bujumbura
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–20
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
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