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

The cheapest way to get from Kigali to Windhoek is to bus via Lusaka which costs $200 - $280 and takes 3 days 22h.

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

The fastest way to get from Kigali to Windhoek is to fly which takes 11h 33m and costs $290 - $800.

Is there a direct bus between Kigali and Windhoek?

No, there is no direct bus from Kigali to Windhoek. However, there are services departing from Nyabugogo Bus Stn and arriving at Windhoek via Numak Complex, Kampala, Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal, Lusaka and Katima Mulilo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 22h.

How far is it from Kigali to Windhoek?

The distance between Kigali and Windhoek is 2716 km.

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

The best way to get from Kigali to Windhoek without a car is to bus via Lusaka which takes 3 days 22h and costs $200 - $280.

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

It takes approximately 11h 33m to get from Kigali to Windhoek, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kigali to Windhoek bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Kigali to Windhoek?

The best way to get from Kigali to Windhoek is to fly which takes 11h 33m and costs $290 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus via Lusaka, which costs $200 - $280 and takes 3 days 22h.

Where does the Kigali to Windhoek bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Windhoek?

There are 391+ hotels available in Windhoek.

Kigali to Windhoek - 4 ways to travel via plane, and bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Kigali to Windhoek by plane or bus

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Fly from Kigali International Airport
best
1. Fly from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Windhoek International Airport (WDH)plane KGL - WDH
11h 33m
$294–767
Bus via Lusaka
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 Katima Mulilobus
5. Take the bus from Katima Mulilo to Windhoekbus
3d 22h
$207–276
Bus to Kamembe International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Nyabugogo Bus Stn to Rusizi Bus Stnbus
2. Fly from Kamembe International Airport (KME) to Windhoek International Airport (WDH)plane KME - WDH
31h 45m
$409–1,037
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 Windhoekbus
6d 6h
$334–519

Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Windhoek International Airport (WDH) flights

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10h 45mAverage Duration

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Distance: 2,715.9 km
Duration: 11h 33m

What companies run services between Kigali, Rwanda and Windhoek, Namibia?

Rwandair Express, Airlink, and two other airlines fly from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Windhoek International Airport (WDH) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nyabugogo Bus Stn to Windhoek via Trinity Bus Terminal, Numak Complex, Kisenyi Taxi Park, Kampala, Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal, Lusaka, and Katima Mulilo in around 3d 22h.

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