What is the cheapest way to get from Rusumo (River) to Mwanza?

The cheapest way to get from Rusumo (River) to Mwanza is to bus and ferry which costs $30 - $50 and takes 25h 17m.

What is the fastest way to get from Rusumo (River) to Mwanza?

The fastest way to get from Rusumo (River) to Mwanza is to taxi and fly which takes 2h 58m and costs $440 - $800.

How far is it from Rusumo (River) to Mwanza?

The distance between Rusumo (River) and Mwanza is 401 km. The road distance is 539.2 km.

How long does it take to get from Rusumo (River) to Mwanza?

It takes approximately 2h 58m to get from Rusumo (River) to Mwanza, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Rusumo (River) and Mwanza?

Mwanza is 1h ahead of Rusumo (River). It is currently 5:15 AM in Rusumo (River) and 6:15 AM in Mwanza.

Can I drive from Rusumo (River) to Mwanza?

Yes, the driving distance between Rusumo (River) to Mwanza is 539 km. It takes approximately 11h 22m to drive from Rusumo (River) to Mwanza.

Where can I stay near Mwanza?

There are 67+ hotels available in Mwanza.

Rusumo (River) to Mwanza - 5 ways to travel via taxi, plane, car, bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Rusumo (River) to Mwanza by taxi, plane, car, bus, or ferry

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Taxi, fly
best
1. Take the taxi from Rusumo (River) to Kigali International Airport (KGL)taxi
2. Fly from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Mwanza Airport (MWZ)plane KGL - MWZ
2h 58m
$449–771
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Katuna to Kampalabus
2. Take the bus from Kampala to Bukobabus
3. Take the ferry from Bukoba to Mwanza North Portferry
25h 17m
$33–50
Drive, bus, ferry
1. Drive from Rusumo (River) to Kabalecar
2. Take the bus from Kabale to Mbararabus
3. Drive from Mbarara to Mutukulacar
4. Take the bus from Mutukula to Bukobabus
5. Take the ferry from Bukoba to Mwanza North Portferry
19h 1m
Drive 539.2 km
1. Drive from Rusumo (River) to Mwanzacar 539.2 km
11h 22m
$70–101
Bus, ferry via Cyanika A
1. Take the bus from Cyanika A to Kampalabus
2. Take the bus from Kampala to Bukobabus
3. Take the ferry from Bukoba to Mwanza North Portferry
29h 30m
$46–71

Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Mwanza Airport (MWZ) flights

7Weekly Planes

1h 15mAverage Duration

$220Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Rusumo (River) to Mwanza.

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Distance: 401.2 km
Duration: 2h 58m

What companies run services between Rusumo (River), Northern Province, Rwanda and Mwanza, Tanzania?

There is no direct connection from Rusumo (River) to Mwanza. However, you can take the taxi to Kigali International Airport (KGL) airport, fly to Mwanza Airport (MWZ), then take the taxi to Mwanza. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Rusumo (River) to Mwanza North Port via Kabale, Mbarara, Mutukula, Bukoba, and Bukoba in around 19h 1m.

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