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

The cheapest way to get from Kigali to Lubumbashi is to bus which costs $120 - $180 and takes 2 days 19h.

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

The fastest way to get from Kigali to Lubumbashi is to fly which takes 7h 25m and costs $380 - $750.

Is there a direct bus between Kigali and Lubumbashi?

No, there is no direct bus from Kigali to Lubumbashi. However, there are services departing from Nyabugogo Bus Stn and arriving at Lubumbashi via Numak Complex, Kampala and Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 19h.

How far is it from Kigali to Lubumbashi?

The distance between Kigali and Lubumbashi is 1130 km.

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

The best way to get from Kigali to Lubumbashi without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 19h and costs $120 - $180.

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

It takes approximately 7h 25m to get from Kigali to Lubumbashi, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kigali to Lubumbashi bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Kigali to Lubumbashi?

The best way to get from Kigali to Lubumbashi is to fly which takes 7h 25m and costs $380 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $120 - $180 and takes 2 days 19h.

Where does the Kigali to Lubumbashi bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Lubumbashi?

There are 30+ hotels available in Lubumbashi.

Kigali to Lubumbashi - 4 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Kigali to Lubumbashi by plane, bus, or car

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Fly to Lubumbashi International Airport
best
1. Fly from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM)plane KGL - FBM
7h 25m
$385–718
Bus
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 Lubumbashibus
2d 19h
$122–175
Fly to Ndola, drive
1. Fly from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Ndola (NLA)plane KGL - NLA
2. Drive from Ndola (NLA) to Lubumbashicar
10h 48m
$326–806
Bus via Dar es Salaam
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 Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal to Lubumbashibus
2d 23h
$132–210

Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM) flights

6Weekly Planes

7h 26mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,129.8 km
Duration: 7h 25m

What companies run services between Kigali, Rwanda and Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo?

Kenya Airways and Ethiopian Airlines fly from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM) 6 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nyabugogo Bus Stn to Lubumbashi via Trinity Bus Terminal, Numak Complex, Kisenyi Taxi Park, Kampala, and Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal in around 2d 19h.

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