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

The cheapest way to get from Zambia to Kigali is to bus which costs $100 - $170 and takes 2 days 15h.

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

The fastest way to get from Zambia to Kigali is to fly which takes 5h 44m and costs $350 - $650.

Is there a direct bus between Zambia and Kigali?

No, there is no direct bus from Zambia to Kigali. However, there are services departing from Intercity Bus Terminus and arriving at Nyabugogo Bus Stn via Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal, Namirembe Park and Trinity Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 15h.

How far is it from Zambia to Kigali?

The distance between Zambia and Kigali is 1531 km.

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

The best way to get from Zambia to Kigali without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 15h and costs $100 - $170.

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

It takes approximately 5h 44m to get from Zambia to Kigali, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zambia to Kigali bus from?

Zambia to Kigali bus services, operated by SR Classic Coach, depart from Intercity Bus Terminus station.

Bus or fly from Zambia to Kigali?

The best way to get from Zambia to Kigali is to fly which takes 5h 44m and costs $350 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $170 and takes 2 days 15h.

Where does the Zambia to Kigali bus arrive?

Zambia to Kigali bus services, operated by SR Classic Coach, arrive at Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal station.

Where can I stay near Kigali?

There are 854+ hotels available in Kigali.

Zambia to Kigali - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Zambia to Kigali by plane, bus, train, or car

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Fly from Lusaka
best
1. Fly from Lusaka (LUN) to Kigali International Airport (KGL)plane LUN - KGL
5h 44m
$352–638
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Intercity Bus Terminus to Ubungo Intl Bus Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal to Kampalabus
3. Take the bus from Trinity Bus Terminal to Nyabugogo Bus Stnbus
2d 15h
$109–168
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Lusaka to Serenjebus
2. Take the train from Serenje to Dar es salaamtrain
3. Take the train from Dar es Salaam to Arushatrain
4. Take the bus from Arusha to Nairobibus
5. Take the bus from Duruma Rd to Nyabugogo Bus Parkbus
3d 22h
Fly from Ndola
1. Fly from Ndola (NLA) to Kigali International Airport (KGL)plane NLA - KGL
7h 52m
$312–863
Drive to Lubumbashi International Airport, fly
1. Drive from Chingola to Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM)car
2. Fly from Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM) to Kigali International Airport (KGL)plane FBM - KGL
10h 29m
$333–933
Drive to Kamuzu International Airport, fly
1. Drive from Chipata to Kamuzu International Airport (LLW)car
2. Fly from Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) to Kigali International Airport (KGL)plane LLW - KGL
7h 45m
$510–743
Bus via Dar es Salaam
1. Take the bus from Intercity Bus Terminus to Ubungo Intl Bus Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from Dar es Salaam to Kampalabus
3. Take the bus from Trinity Bus Terminal to Nyabugogo Bus Stnbus
2d 19h
$114–203

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

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7h 19mAverage Duration

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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 five other airlines fly from Lusaka (LUN) to Kigali International Airport (KGL) every 4 hours. 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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