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How to get fromKigali to Shinyangaby plane, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Kigali to Shinyanga by plane, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Fly, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Mwanza Airport (MWZ)plane plane KGL - MWZ
    2. Take the taxi from Mwanza Airport (MWZ) to Shinyangataxi taxi
    5h 54m
    $441–766

  2. Drive 527.9 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kigali to Shinyangacar car 527.9 km
    9h 38m
    $68–99

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Nyabugogo Bus Stn to Trinity Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kampala to Kahamabus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Kahama to Shinyangataxi taxi
    21h 26m
    $77–141

Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Mwanza Airport (MWZ) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration1h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$220Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 480.8 km
  • Duration: 5h 54m

What companies run services between Kigali, Rwanda and Shinyanga, Tanzania?

There is no direct connection from Kigali to Shinyanga. However, you can take the bus to Kigali Airport, walk to Kigali International Airport (KGL) airport, fly to Mwanza Airport (MWZ), then take the taxi to Shinyanga. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Trinity Bus Terminal, walk to Kampala, take the bus to Kahama, then take the taxi to Shinyanga.

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