What is the cheapest way to get from Kigali to Victoria Falls?

The cheapest way to get from Kigali to Victoria Falls is to bus which costs $140 - $230 and takes 2 days 23h.

What is the fastest way to get from Kigali to Victoria Falls?

The fastest way to get from Kigali to Victoria Falls is to fly which takes 8h 32m and costs $500 - $750.

Is there a direct bus between Kigali and Victoria Falls?

No, there is no direct bus from Kigali to Victoria Falls. However, there are services departing from Nyabugogo Bus Stn and arriving at Livingstone via Numak Complex, Kampala, Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal and Lusaka. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 23h.

How far is it from Kigali to Victoria Falls?

The distance between Kigali and Victoria Falls is 1853 km.

How do I travel from Kigali to Victoria Falls without a car?

The best way to get from Kigali to Victoria Falls without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 23h and costs $140 - $230.

How long does it take to get from Kigali to Victoria Falls?

It takes approximately 8h 32m to get from Kigali to Victoria Falls, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kigali to Victoria Falls bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Kigali to Victoria Falls?

The best way to get from Kigali to Victoria Falls is to fly which takes 8h 32m and costs $500 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $140 - $230 and takes 2 days 23h.

Where does the Kigali to Victoria Falls bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Victoria Falls?

There are 274+ hotels available in Victoria Falls.

Kigali to Victoria Falls - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Kigali to Victoria Falls by plane, bus, train, or taxi

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Fly to Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport
best
1. Fly from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport (LVI)plane KGL - LVI
8h 32m
$504–729
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 Intercity Bus Terminusbus
4. Take the bus from Lusaka to Livingstonebus
2d 23h
$146–221
Bus, train, taxi
1. Take the bus from Nyabugogo Bus Park to Duruma Rdbus
2. Take the bus from Nairobi to Moshibus
3. Take the train from Moshi to Dar es Salaamtrain
4. Take the train from Dar es salaam to New Kapiri Mposhitrain
5. Take the taxi from New Kapiri Mposhi to Kabwetaxi
6. Take the train from Kabwe to Livingstonetrain
4d 15h
$198–273
Fly to Victoria Falls Airport
1. Fly from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Victoria Falls Airport (VFA)plane KGL - VFA
9h 16m
$451–601
Fly to Kasane, bus
1. Fly from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Kasane (BBK)plane KGL - BBK
2. Take the bus from Kazungula to Livingstonebus
13h 41m
$428–1,145
Bus via Nairobi
1. Take the bus from Kigali to Nairobibus
2. Take the bus from Nairobi to Dar es Salaambus
3. Take the bus from Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal to Intercity Bus Terminusbus
4. Take the bus from Lusaka to Livingstonebus
3d 4h

Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport (LVI) flights

9Weekly Planes

5h 57mAverage Duration

$311Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,852.8 km
Duration: 8h 32m

What companies run services between Kigali, Rwanda and Victoria Falls, Zambia?

Kenya Airways, Rwandair Express, and Proflight Zambia fly from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport (LVI) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nyabugogo Bus Stn to Victoria Falls via Trinity Bus Terminal, Numak Complex, Kisenyi Taxi Park, Kampala, Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal, Lusaka, and Livingstone in around 2d 23h.

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