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

The cheapest way to get from Kigoma to Kinshasa is to bus via Katima Mulilo which costs $270 - $310 and takes 5 days 5h.

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 $410 - $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, Lusaka, Katima Mulilo, Windhoek and Luanda. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5 days 5h.

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 Katima Mulilo which takes 5 days 5h and costs $270 - $310.

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 $410 - $1,200. Alternatively, you can bus via Katima Mulilo, which costs $270 - $310 and takes 5 days 5h.

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 1:18 AM in Kigoma and 11:18 PM 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 131+ 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
$415–1,151
Bus via Katima Mulilo
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 Lusaka to Katima Mulilobus
4. Take the bus from Katima Mulilo to Soweto Marketbus
5. Take the bus from Windhoek to Gamek Terminalbus
6. Take the bus from Luanda to Kinshasabus
5d 5h
$270–307
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

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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, Lusaka, Katima Mulilo, Soweto Market, Windhoek, Gamek Terminal, and Luanda in around 5d 5h.

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