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How to get fromKinshasa to Congo Riverby bus, unknown, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Kinshasa to Congo River by bus, unknown, or train

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  1. Bus, travel via Lufu

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    1. Take the bus from Kinshasa to Lufubus bus
    2. Walk from Lufu to Congo Riverunknown unknown
    5h 1m

  2. Train, travel

    1. Take the train from Ndolo to Mataditrain train
    2. Walk from Matadi to Congo Riverunknown unknown
    7h 49m

  3. Bus, travel

    1. Take the bus from 7è Place Commerciale to Matadibus bus
    2. Walk from Matadi to Congo Riverunknown unknown
    5h 22m

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  • Distance: 314.9 km
  • Duration: 5h 1m

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

There is no direct connection from Kinshasa to Congo River. However, you can take the bus to Lufu then travel to Congo River. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ndolo to Congo River via Matadi in around 7h 49m.

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