There are 5 ways to get from Nairobi to Bukavu by plane, bus, or car
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Fly to Kamembe International Airport
best- Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Kamembe International Airport (KME)plane NBO - KME
6h 14m$412–604Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Duruma Rd to Nyabugogo Bus Parkbus
- Take the bus from Nyabugogo Bus Stn to Rusizi Bus Stnbus
26h 46m$65–99Drive 1,369.4 km
- Drive from Nairobi to Bukavucar 1,369.4 km
19h 56m$158–228Fly to Kigali International Airport, bus
- Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Kigali International Airport (KGL)plane NBO - KGL
- Take the bus from Nyabugogo Bus Stn to Rusizi Bus Stnbus
9h 52m$310–442Bus via Kigali
- Take the bus from Nairobi to Kigalibus
- Take the bus from Nyabugogo Bus Stn to Rusizi Bus Stnbus
27h 1m$79–91
Nairobi (NBO) to Kamembe International Airport (KME) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nairobi to Bukavu is to bus which costs $65 - $100 and takes 26h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Nairobi to Bukavu is to fly which takes 6h 14m and costs $410 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Nairobi to Bukavu. However, there are services departing from Duruma Rd and arriving at Rusizi Bus Stn via Nyabugogo Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 46m.
The distance between Nairobi and Bukavu is 951 km. The road distance is 1369.4 km.
It takes approximately 6h 14m to get from Nairobi to Bukavu, including transfers.
Nairobi to Bukavu bus services, operated by Trinity Express, depart from Duruma Rd station.
The best way to get from Nairobi to Bukavu is to fly which takes 6h 14m and costs $410 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $100 and takes 26h 46m.
Nairobi to Bukavu bus services, operated by Trinity Express, arrive at Nyabugogo Bus Park station.
Bukavu is 1h behind Nairobi. It is currently 1:48 PM in Nairobi and 12:48 PM in Bukavu.
Yes, the driving distance between Nairobi to Bukavu is 1369 km. It takes approximately 19h 56m to drive from Nairobi to Bukavu.
What companies run services between Nairobi, Kenya and Bukavu, Democratic Republic of the Congo?
Rwandair Express flies from Nairobi (NBO) to Kamembe International Airport (KME) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Duruma Rd to Bukavu via Nyabugogo Bus Park, Nyabugogo Bus Stn, and Rusizi Bus Stn in around 26h 46m.
- Website
- kenya-airways.com
Flights from Nairobi to Kigali International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $320–380
- Website
- rwandair.com
Flights from Nairobi to Kamembe International Airport via Kigali International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $410–600
Flights from Nairobi to Kigali International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $290–400
- Phone
- +250 788 314 935
- Website
- trinityexpress.rw
Bus from Duruma Rd to Nyabugogo Bus Park
- Ave. Duration
- 21h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–80
- Schedules at
- trinityexpress.rw
- Phone
- +250788351253
- [email protected]
- Website
- facebook.com
Bus from Nyabugogo Bus Stn to Rusizi Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $14–20
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
Bus from Nyabugogo Bus Stn to Rusizi Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $14–20
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
Bus from Nyabugogo Bus Stn to Rusizi Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $14–20
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
- Phone
- 0707 471111
Bus from Nairobi to Kigali
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $51
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
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