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

The cheapest way to get from Kigali to Zurich is to fly and train which costs SFr 300 - SFr 800 and takes 18h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kigali to Zurich is to fly which takes 15h 48m and costs SFr 300 - SFr 900.

How far is it from Kigali to Zurich?

The distance between Kigali and Zurich is 5905 km.

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

It takes approximately 15h 48m to get from Kigali to Zurich, including transfers.

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Kigali to Zurich - 6 ways to travel via train, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Kigali to Zurich by plane or train

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Fly to Zurich Airport
best
1. Fly from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane KGL - ZRH
15h 48m
CHF 305–861
Fly to Basel, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Basel (BSL)plane KGL - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
16h 22m
CHF 281–1,022
Fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Fly from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane KGL - MXP
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Luganotrain
3. Take the train from Lugano to Zuerich Hbtrain
18h 39m
CHF 306–793
Fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Fly from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane KGL - GVA
2. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Zürich HBtrain
18h 12m
CHF 391–1,081
Fly to Stuttgart Airport, train
1. Fly from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane KGL - STR
2. Take the train from Böblingen to Singentrain
3. Take the train from Singen to Zürich HBtrain
19h 37m
CHF 301–1,122
Fly to Saint Gallen-Altenrhein Airport, train
1. Fly from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Saint Gallen-Altenrhein Airport (ACH)plane KGL - ACH
2. Take the train from Rorschach to Zürich HBtrain
20h 28m
CHF 581–1,786

Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Zurich Airport (ZRH) flights

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14h 22mAverage Duration

CHF 305Cheapest Price

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Distance: 5,904.6 km
Duration: 15h 48m

What companies run services between Kigali, Rwanda and Zurich, Switzerland?

Rwandair Express, Swiss, and five other airlines fly from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Zurich Airport (ZRH) 3 times a day.

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