What is the cheapest way to get from Kigoma to Kinshasa?

The cheapest way to get from Kigoma to Kinshasa is to bus via Livingstone which costs $200 - $320 and takes 4 days 22h.

What is the fastest way to get from Kigoma to Kinshasa?

The fastest way to get from Kigoma to Kinshasa is to fly which takes 17h 53m and costs $450 - $1,200.

Is there a direct bus between Kigoma and Kinshasa?

No, there is no direct bus from Kigoma to Kinshasa. However, there are services departing from Kigoma and arriving at Kinshasa via Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal, Intercity Bus Terminal, Livingstone, Windhoek and Luanda. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4 days 22h.

How far is it from Kigoma to Kinshasa?

The distance between Kigoma and Kinshasa is 1607 km. The road distance is 2500.3 km.

How do I travel from Kigoma to Kinshasa without a car?

The best way to get from Kigoma to Kinshasa without a car is to bus via Livingstone which takes 4 days 22h and costs $200 - $320.

How long does it take to get from Kigoma to Kinshasa?

It takes approximately 17h 53m to get from Kigoma to Kinshasa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kigoma to Kinshasa bus from?

Kigoma to Kinshasa bus services, operated by Saratoga, depart from Kigoma station.

Bus or fly from Kigoma to Kinshasa?

The best way to get from Kigoma to Kinshasa is to fly which takes 17h 53m and costs $450 - $1,200. Alternatively, you can bus via Livingstone, which costs $200 - $320 and takes 4 days 22h.

Where does the Kigoma to Kinshasa bus arrive?

Kigoma to Kinshasa bus services, operated by Saratoga, arrive at Dar es Salaam station.

What is the time difference between Kigoma and Kinshasa?

Kinshasa is 2h behind Kigoma. It is currently 9:37 AM in Kigoma and 7:37 AM in Kinshasa.

Can I drive from Kigoma to Kinshasa?

Yes, the driving distance between Kigoma to Kinshasa is 2500 km. It takes approximately 2 days 4h to drive from Kigoma to Kinshasa.

Where can I stay near Kinshasa?

There are 161+ hotels available in Kinshasa.

Kigoma to Kinshasa - 4 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Kigoma to Kinshasa by plane, bus, or car

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Kigoma (TKQ) to Kinshasa International Airport (FIH)plane TKQ - FIH
17h 53m
$455–1,151
Bus via Livingstone
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kigoma to Dar es Salaambus
2. Take the bus from Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal to Intercity Bus Terminusbus
3. Take the bus from Intercity Bus Terminal to Livingstonebus
4. Take the bus from Livingstone to Windhoekbus
5. Take the bus from Windhoek to Gamek Terminalbus
6. Take the bus from Luanda to Kinshasabus
4d 22h
$206–311
Drive 2,500.3 km
1. Drive from Kigoma to Kinshasacar 2,500.3 km
2d 4h
$311–449
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kigoma to Dar es Salaambus
2. Take the bus from Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal to RoadPortbus
3. Take the bus from RoadPort to Soweto Marketbus
4. Take the bus from Windhoek to Gamek Terminalbus
5. Take the bus from Luanda to Kinshasabus
5d 22h
$271–338

Kigoma (TKQ) to Kinshasa International Airport (FIH) flights

12Weekly Planes

20h 21mAverage Duration

$421Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,606.9 km
Duration: 17h 53m

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

Air Tanzania, Ethiopian Airlines, and Kenya Airways fly from Kigoma (TKQ) to Kinshasa International Airport (FIH) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kigoma to Kinshasa via Dar es Salaam, Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal, Intercity Bus Terminal, Livingstone, Windhoek, Windhoek, Gamek Terminal, and Luanda in around 4d 22h.

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