There are 4 ways to get from Kigali to Nyungwe Forest by bus, taxi, car, or plane
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Bus, taxi
best- Take the bus from Kigali to Nyamagabebus
- Take the taxi from Nyamagabe to Nyungwe Foresttaxi
3h 43m$37–65Drive 157.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Kigali to Nyungwe Forestcar 157.5 km
3h 11m$23–33Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kigali to Nyungwe Foresttaxi 157.5 km
3h 11m$110–140Fly, taxi
- Fly from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Kamembe International Airport (KME)plane KGL - KME
- Take the taxi from Kamembe International Airport (KME) to Nyungwe Foresttaxi
3h 4m$116–206
Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Kamembe International Airport (KME) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kigali to Nyungwe Forest is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 3h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Kigali to Nyungwe Forest is to fly and taxi which takes 3h 4m and costs $110 - $210.
The distance between Kigali and Nyungwe Forest is 165 km. The road distance is 157.5 km.
The best way to get from Kigali to Nyungwe Forest without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 3h 43m and costs $35 - $65.
It takes approximately 3h 43m to get from Kigali to Nyungwe Forest, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Kigali to Nyungwe Forest is 157 km. It takes approximately 3h 11m to drive from Kigali to Nyungwe Forest.
There are two+ hotels available in Nyungwe Forest.
What companies run services between Kigali, Rwanda and Nyungwe Forest, Rwanda?
There is no direct connection from Kigali to Nyungwe Forest. However, you can take the bus to Nyamagabe then take the taxi to Nyungwe Forest. Alternatively, you can drive from Kigali to Nyungwe Forest in around 3h 11m.
- Website
- rwandair.com
Flights from Kigali International Airport to Kamembe International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Phone
- +250788351253
- [email protected]
- Website
- facebook.com
Bus from Kigali to Nyamagabe
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–20
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
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