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How to get fromKigoma to Kigaliby car, plane, bus, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Kigoma to Kigali by car, plane, bus, or train

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  1. Drive, fly

    best
    1. Drive from Kigoma to Bujumbura (BJM)car car
    2. Fly from Bujumbura (BJM) to Kigali International Airport (KGL)plane plane BJM - KGL
    5h 2m
    $295–599

  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 Trinity Bus Terminal to Nyabugogo Bus Stnbus bus
    3d 6h
    $74–175

  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 Trinity Bus Terminal to Nyabugogo Bus Stnbus bus
    2d 6h
    $75–141

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

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

Map of how to get from Kigoma to Kigali.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 422.7 km
  • Duration: 5h 2m

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

You can take a bus from Kigoma to Nyabugogo Bus Stn via Dar es Salaam, Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal, Kampala, Namirembe Park, and Trinity Bus Terminal in around 2d 6h.

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