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How to get fromKigoma to Gomaby car, plane, bus, ferry, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Kigoma to Goma by car, plane, bus, ferry, or train

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  1. Drive, fly to Kigali International Airport

    best
    1. Drive from Kigoma to Bujumbura (BJM)car car
    2. Fly from Bujumbura (BJM) to Kigali International Airport (KGL)plane plane BJM - KGL
    3. Drive from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Gomacar car
    6h 50m
    $315–633

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Kigoma to Dar es Salaamtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Dar es Salaam to Kampalabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kampala to Gomabus bus
    3d 13h
    $82–132

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kigoma to Dar es Salaambus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal to Kampalabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Jaguar Bus Terminal to Rond Point Terminusbus bus
    2d 12h
    $91–98

  4. Drive, fly to Kamembe International Airport, ferry

    1. Drive from Kigoma to Bujumbura (BJM)car car
    2. Fly from Bujumbura (BJM) to Kamembe International Airport (KME)plane plane BJM - KME
    3. Take the ferry from Bukavu to Gomaferry ferry
    23h 34m
    $395–901

Bujumbura (BJM) to Kigali International Airport (KGL) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration45 minAverage Duration
Ticket$303Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 580 km
  • Duration: 6h 50m

What companies run services between Kigoma, Tanzania and Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo?

You can take a bus from Kigoma to Rond Point Terminus via Dar es Salaam, Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal, Kampala, Namirembe Park, and Jaguar Bus Terminal in around 2d 12h.

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