What is the cheapest way to get from Tanzania to Kigali?

The cheapest way to get from Tanzania to Kigali is to bus via Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal which costs $50 - $120 and takes 35h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Tanzania to Kigali?

The fastest way to get from Tanzania to Kigali is to fly which takes 2h 8m and costs $390 - $750.

Is there a direct bus between Tanzania and Kigali?

No, there is no direct bus from Tanzania to Kigali. However, there are services departing from Gerezani and arriving at Nyabugogo Bus Stn via Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal, Namirembe Park and Trinity Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 15m.

How far is it from Tanzania to Kigali?

The distance between Tanzania and Kigali is 334 km. The road distance is 1410.2 km.

How do I travel from Tanzania to Kigali without a car?

The best way to get from Tanzania to Kigali without a car is to bus via Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal which takes 35h 15m and costs $50 - $120.

How long does it take to get from Tanzania to Kigali?

It takes approximately 2h 8m to get from Tanzania to Kigali, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tanzania to Kigali bus from?

Tanzania to Kigali bus services, operated by SR Classic Coach, depart from Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal station.

Bus or fly from Tanzania to Kigali?

The best way to get from Tanzania to Kigali is to fly which takes 2h 8m and costs $390 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus via Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal, which costs $50 - $120 and takes 35h 15m.

Where does the Tanzania to Kigali bus arrive?

Tanzania to Kigali bus services, operated by SR Classic Coach, arrive at Kampala station.

What is the time difference between Tanzania and Kigali?

Kigali is 1h behind Tanzania. It is currently 4:46 PM in Tanzania and 3:46 PM in Kigali.

Can I drive from Tanzania to Kigali?

Yes, the driving distance between Tanzania to Kigali is 1410 km. It takes approximately 23h 59m to drive from Tanzania to Kigali.

Where can I stay near Kigali?

There are 893+ hotels available in Kigali.

Tanzania to Kigali - 6 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

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

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Fly from Mwanza Airport
best
1. Fly from Mwanza Airport (MWZ) to Kigali International Airport (KGL)plane MWZ - KGL
2h 8m
$395–706
Bus via Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal to Kampalabus
2. Take the bus from Trinity Bus Terminal to Nyabugogo Bus Stnbus
35h 15m
$52–111
Drive 1,410.2 km
1. Drive from Dar es Salaam to Kigalicar 1,410.2 km
23h 59m
$182–263
Fly from Julius Nyerere International Airport
1. Fly from Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) to Kigali International Airport (KGL)plane DAR - KGL
2h 56m
$258–460
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dar es Salaam to Kampalabus
2. Take the bus from Trinity Bus Terminal to Nyabugogo Bus Stnbus
38h
$61–145
Bus via Nairobi
1. Take the bus from Dar es Salaam to Nairobibus
2. Take the bus from Nairobi to Kigalibus
41h 8m
$70–92

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

14Weekly Planes

1h 40mAverage Duration

$194Cheapest Price

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Distance: 334.4 km
Duration: 2h 8m

What companies run services between Tanzania and Kigali, Rwanda?

Charterlines, Inc. and World Ticket fly from Mwanza Airport (MWZ) to Kigali International Airport (KGL) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gerezani to Nyabugogo Bus Stn via Ubungo, Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal, Kampala, Namirembe Park, and Trinity Bus Terminal in around 35h 15m.

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