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

The cheapest way to get from Kigali to Pemba is to drive which costs $310 - $470 and takes 44h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kigali to Pemba is to fly which takes 8h 20m and costs $400 - $1,100.

Is there a direct bus between Kigali and Pemba?

No, there is no direct bus from Kigali to Pemba. However, there are services departing from Nyabugogo Bus Park and arriving at Pemba via Nairobi, Dar Es Salaam, Johannesburg and Maputo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6 days 17h.

How far is it from Kigali to Pemba?

The distance between Kigali and Pemba is 1687 km. The road distance is 2479.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Kigali to Pemba without a car is to bus via Nairobi which takes 6 days 17h and costs $380 - $650.

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

It takes approximately 8h 20m to get from Kigali to Pemba, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kigali to Pemba bus from?

Kigali to Pemba bus services, operated by Trinity Express, depart from Nyabugogo Bus Park station.

Bus or fly from Kigali to Pemba?

The best way to get from Kigali to Pemba is to fly which takes 8h 20m and costs $400 - $1,100. Alternatively, you can bus via Nairobi, which costs $380 - $650 and takes 6 days 17h.

Where does the Kigali to Pemba bus arrive?

Kigali to Pemba bus services, operated by Trinity Express, arrive at Duruma Rd station.

Can I drive from Kigali to Pemba?

Yes, the driving distance between Kigali to Pemba is 2480 km. It takes approximately 44h 29m to drive from Kigali to Pemba.

Where can I stay near Pemba?

There are 10+ hotels available in Pemba.

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

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

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Pemba Airport (POL)plane KGL - POL
8h 20m
$401–1,101
Drive 2,479.7 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Kigali to Pembacar 2,479.7 km
44h 29m
$320–461
Bus via Nairobi
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
4. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Maputobus
5. Take the bus from Maputo to Pembabus
6d 17h
$383–625
Bus
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
4. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Maputobus
5. Take the bus from Maputo to Pembabus
6d 18h
$378–651

Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Pemba Airport (POL) flights

6Weekly Planes

9h 33mAverage Duration

$401Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,687.3 km
Duration: 8h 20m

What companies run services between Kigali, Rwanda and Pemba, Mozambique?

Kenya Airways and Linhas Aéreas de Moçambique fly from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Pemba Airport (POL) 6 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nyabugogo Bus Park to Pemba via Duruma Rd, Nairobi, Dar es Salaam, Dar Es Salaam, Johannesburg, Maputo, and Maputo in around 6d 17h.

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