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How to get fromSydney to Kigaliby plane, car, train, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Sydney to Kigali by plane, car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly Sydney International Airport to Kigali International Airport

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    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Kigali International Airport (KGL)plane plane SYD - KGL
    24h 13m
    $766–1,318

  2. Fly Sydney International Airport to Kamembe International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Kamembe International Airport (KME)plane plane SYD - KME
    2. Take the bus from Rusizi Bus Stn to Nyabugogo Bus Stnbus bus
    38h 39m
    $630–1,738

  3. Drive to Orange Airport, fly to Kigali International Airport

    1. Drive from Sydney to Orange-Airport-OAGcar car
    2. Fly from Orange Airport (OAG) to Kigali International Airport (KGL)plane plane OAG - KGL
    27h 23m
    $933–1,847

  4. Train to Newcastle Airport, fly to Kigali International Airport

    1. Take the train from Central Station to Hamilton Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Kigali International Airport (KGL)plane plane NTL - KGL
    29h 51m
    $860–1,715

  5. Bus to Canberra International Airport, fly to Kigali International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberrabus bus
    2. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Kigali International Airport (KGL)plane plane CBR - KGL
    29h 42m
    $779–1,545

  6. Fly Sydney International Airport to Entebbe, bus

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Entebbe (EBB)plane plane SYD - EBB
    2. Take the bus from Trinity Bus Terminal to Nyabugogo Bus Stnbus bus
    32h 18m
    $843–1,408

Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Kigali International Airport (KGL) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration23h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$630Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 12,710.1 km
  • Duration: 24h 13m

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Kigali, Rwanda?

Virgin Australia, Rwandair Express, and four other airlines fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Kigali International Airport (KGL) twice daily.

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