What is the cheapest way to get from South Africa to Kigali?

The cheapest way to get from South Africa to Kigali is to bus via Lusaka which costs $180 - $280 and takes 3 days 12h.

What is the fastest way to get from South Africa to Kigali?

The fastest way to get from South Africa to Kigali is to fly which takes 4h 56m and costs $280 - $340.

Is there a direct bus between South Africa and Kigali?

No, there is no direct bus from South Africa to Kigali. However, there are services departing from Johannesburg and arriving at Nyabugogo Bus Stn via Intercity Bus Terminus, Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal, Namirembe Park and Trinity Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 12h.

How far is it from South Africa to Kigali?

The distance between South Africa and Kigali is 2730 km.

How do I travel from South Africa to Kigali without a car?

The best way to get from South Africa to Kigali without a car is to bus via Lusaka which takes 3 days 12h and costs $180 - $280.

How long does it take to get from South Africa to Kigali?

It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from South Africa to Kigali, including transfers.

Where do I catch the South Africa to Kigali bus from?

South Africa to Kigali bus services, operated by Shalom Bus Services, depart from Johannesburg station.

Bus or fly from South Africa to Kigali?

The best way to get from South Africa to Kigali is to fly which takes 4h 56m and costs $280 - $340. Alternatively, you can bus via Lusaka, which costs $180 - $280 and takes 3 days 12h.

Where does the South Africa to Kigali bus arrive?

South Africa to Kigali bus services, operated by Shalom Bus Services, arrive at Lusaka station.

Where can I stay near Kigali?

There are 910+ hotels available in Kigali.

South Africa to Kigali - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

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There are 8 ways to get from South Africa to Kigali by plane, bus, or train

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Fly from Johannesburg International Airport
best
1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Kigali International Airport (KGL)plane JNB - KGL
4h 56m
$285–340
Bus via Lusaka
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Lusakabus
2. Take the bus from Intercity Bus Terminus to Ubungo Intl Bus Terminalbus
3. Take the bus from Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal to Kampalabus
4. Take the bus from Trinity Bus Terminal to Nyabugogo Bus Stnbus
3d 12h
$181–275
Fly from Pietermaritzburg
1. Fly from Pietermaritzburg (PZB) to Kigali International Airport (KGL)plane PZB - KGL
8h 19m
$323–853
Fly from Port Elizabeth
1. Fly from Port Elizabeth (PLZ) to Kigali International Airport (KGL)plane PLZ - KGL
7h 15m
$295–805
Fly from Cape Town International Airport
1. Fly from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Kigali International Airport (KGL)plane CPT - KGL
8h 2m
$398–809
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Lusakabus
2. Take the bus from Lusaka to Serenjebus
3. Take the train from Serenje to Dar es salaamtrain
4. Take the bus from Dar es Salaam to Kampalabus
5. Take the bus from Trinity Bus Terminal to Nyabugogo Bus Stnbus
4d 10h
Bus
1. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Dar Es Salaambus
2. Take the bus from Dar es Salaam to Nairobibus
3. Take the bus from Duruma Rd to Nyabugogo Bus Parkbus
5d 5h
$255–370
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Dar Es Salaambus
2. Take the bus from Dar es Salaam to Kampalabus
3. Take the bus from Trinity Bus Terminal to Nyabugogo Bus Stnbus
5d 5h
$244–396

Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Kigali International Airport (KGL) flights

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6h 7mAverage Duration

$223Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,729.8 km
Duration: 4h 56m

What companies run services between South Africa and Kigali, Rwanda?

Rwandair Express, Kenya Airways, and Airlink fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Kigali International Airport (KGL) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Johannesburg to Nyabugogo Bus Stn via Lusaka, Intercity Bus Terminus, Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal, Kampala, Namirembe Park, and Trinity Bus Terminal in around 3d 12h.

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