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How to get fromRwanda to Gomaby bus, ferry, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Rwanda to Goma by bus, ferry, or car

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  1. Bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Nyabugogo Bus Stn to Rusizi Bus Stnbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Bukavu to Gomaferry ferry
    8h 12m
    $66–73

  2. Bus, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kigali to Muhangabus bus
    2. Drive from Muhanga to Gomacar car
    3h 8m
    $18–45

  3. Bus, ferry via Bukavu

    1. Take the bus from Nyabugogo Bus Stn to Rusizi Bus Stnbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Bukavu to Gomaferry ferry
    11h 42m

  4. Drive 157 km

    1. Drive from Kigali to Gomacar car 157 km
    2h 24m
    $21–30

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 343.5 km
  • Duration: 8h 12m

What companies run services between Rwanda and Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo?

There is no direct connection from Rwanda to Goma. However, you can take the bus to Rusizi Bus Stn, drive to Bukavu, then take the ferry to Goma. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nyabugogo Bus Stn to Goma via Rusizi Bus Stn and Bukavu in around 11h 42m.

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