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

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

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  1. Fly from Lusaka

    best
    1. Fly from Lusaka (LUN) to Kigali International Airport (KGL)plane plane LUN - KGL
    5h 44m
    $362–788

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Intercity Bus Terminus to Ubungo Intl Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal to Kampalabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Trinity Bus Terminal to Nyabugogo Bus Stnbus bus
    2d 15h
    $109–168

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Lusaka to Serenjebus bus
    2. Take the train from Serenje to Dar es salaamtrain train
    3. Take the train from Dar es Salaam to Arushatrain train
    4. Take the bus from Arusha to Nairobibus bus
    5. Take the bus from Duruma Rd to Nyabugogo Bus Parkbus bus
    3d 22h

  4. Fly from Ndola

    1. Fly from Ndola (NLA) to Kigali International Airport (KGL)plane plane NLA - KGL
    9h 7m
    $332–963

  5. Drive to Kamuzu International Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Chipata to Kamuzu International Airport (LLW)car car
    2. Fly from Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) to Kigali International Airport (KGL)plane plane LLW - KGL
    8h
    $510–743

  6. Bus via Dar es Salaam

    1. Take the bus from Intercity Bus Terminus to Ubungo Intl Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dar es Salaam to Kampalabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Trinity Bus Terminal to Nyabugogo Bus Stnbus bus
    2d 19h
    $119–203

Lusaka (LUN) to Kigali International Airport (KGL) flights

Calendar24Weekly Planes
Duration6h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$280Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,530.9 km
  • Duration: 5h 44m

What companies run services between Zambia and Kigali, Rwanda?

Rwandair Express, Kenya Airways, and three other airlines fly from Lusaka (LUN) to Kigali International Airport (KGL) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Intercity Bus Terminus to Nyabugogo Bus Stn via Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal, Kampala, Namirembe Park, and Trinity Bus Terminal in around 2d 15h.

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