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

The cheapest way to get from Kigali to Johannesburg is to bus via Lusaka which costs R 3 200 - R 4 200 and takes 3 days 16h.

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

The fastest way to get from Kigali to Johannesburg is to fly which takes 6h 27m and costs R 4 600 - R 5 500.

Is there a direct bus between Kigali and Johannesburg?

No, there is no direct bus from Kigali to Johannesburg station. However, there are services departing from Nyabugogo Bus Stn and arriving at Park Station via Numak Complex, Kampala, Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal and Intercity Bus Terminus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 16h.

How far is it from Kigali to Johannesburg?

The distance between Kigali and Johannesburg is 2728 km.

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

The best way to get from Kigali to Johannesburg without a car is to bus via Lusaka which takes 3 days 16h and costs R 3 200 - R 4 200.

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

It takes approximately 6h 27m to get from Kigali to Johannesburg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kigali to Johannesburg bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Kigali to Johannesburg?

The best way to get from Kigali to Johannesburg is to fly which takes 6h 27m and costs R 4 600 - R 5 500. Alternatively, you can bus via Lusaka, which costs R 3 200 - R 4 200 and takes 3 days 16h.

Where does the Kigali to Johannesburg bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Johannesburg?

There are 4975+ hotels available in Johannesburg.

Kigali to Johannesburg - 4 ways to travel via plane, and bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Kigali to Johannesburg by plane or bus

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB)plane KGL - JNB
6h 27m
R 4,661–5,441
Bus via Lusaka
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 Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal to Intercity Bus Terminusbus
4. Take the bus from Intercity Bus Terminus to Park Stationbus
3d 16h
R 3,288–4,164
Bus
1. Take the bus from Nyabugogo Bus Park to Duruma Rdbus
2. Take the bus from Nairobi to Dar es Salaambus
3. Take the bus from Dar Es Salaam to Johannesburgbus
5d 5h
R 4,106–5,977
Bus #2
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 Johannesburgbus
5d 5h
R 3,961–6,391

Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) flights

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5h 26mAverage Duration

R 3,842Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,727.6 km
Duration: 6h 27m

What companies run services between Kigali, Rwanda and Johannesburg, South Africa?

Rwandair Express and Kenya Airways fly from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nyabugogo Bus Stn to Park Station via Trinity Bus Terminal, Numak Complex, Kisenyi Taxi Park, Kampala, Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal, and Intercity Bus Terminus in around 3d 16h.

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