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How to Travel from

Nakuru to Bukavu

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Nakuru, Kenya → Bukavu, Democratic Republic of the Congo

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Eleven ways to Travel from Nakuru to Bukavu

Composite routes from Nakuru to Bukavu

Cheapest
Other

Transport providers

Airlines

Rwandair Express

Website:
rwandair.com/
Plane from Nairobi to Kamembe
Ave. Duration:
3h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$228.67–$635.18
Plane from Nairobi to Kigali
Ave. Duration:
1h 36m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$266.78–$825.74

Kenya Airways

Website:
kenya-airways.com/
Plane from Nairobi to Bujumbura
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$203.26–$698.70
Plane from Eldoret International Airport to Bujumbura
Ave. Duration:
6h 3m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$254.07–$889.26
Plane from Nairobi to Kigali
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$228.67–$546.26
Plane from Eldoret International Airport to Kigali
Ave. Duration:
5h 53m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$254.07–$825.74

Nairobi Matatu

Website:
digitalmatatus.com
Bus from Naivasha to Nairobi
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$1.78–$9.53

Bus operators

Modern Coast

Phone:
+254 709 897 000
Website:
modern.co.ke/
Bus from Nairobi to Kigali
Ave. Duration:
16h 16m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$1.14–$59.71
Bus from Namayiba Bus Terminal to Goma
Ave. Duration:
9h 43m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$0.57–$30.49

Volcano Express Ltd

Phone:
+250788351253
Website:
facebook.com/VolcanoLtd/
Bus from Kampala to Kigali
Ave. Duration:
8h
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$7.62–$16.51
Bus from Nyabugogo Bus Stn to Rusizi
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Every 2 hours

Buscar E.A Limited

Phone:
0790 700700
Website:
bus-car.co.ke/?fbclid=IwAR0ue-tmedLmaiQ3pC7R6TuzahIO7p698XH5v32MsQRE75qD18nAkNRKeR4#/
Bus from Malaba to Kampala
Ave. Duration:
4h 34m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$8.96

Trinity Express

Website:
trinityexpress.rw/
Bus from Kampala to Kigali
Ave. Duration:
11h 28m
Frequency:
Once daily

Coast Bus

Phone:
(+254) 722-206-445
Website:
coastbus.co.ke/
Bus from Nakuru to Malaba
Ave. Duration:
4h 39m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$9.31
Bus from Nakuru to Eldoret
Ave. Duration:
2h 28m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$6.67

Easy Coach

Phone:
+254 0202210711
Website:
easycoachkenya.com/
Bus from Nakuru to Malaba
Ave. Duration:
6h 45m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$8.89–$12.70

Jaguar Coaches

Website:
jaguarbuses.com/
Bus from Jaguar Bus Terminal to Rond
Ave. Duration:
12h 22m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$25.06

Other operators

Ihusi Express

Website:
facebook.com/IhusiExpress/
Other from Goma to Bukavu
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$57.43

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Nakuru to Bukavu?

The cheapest way to get from Nakuru to Bukavu is to bus and ferry which costs $65.22 - $92.39 and takes 25h 26m.

What is the fastest way to get from Nakuru to Bukavu?

The fastest way to get from Nakuru to Bukavu is to taxi and Matatu and fly which takes 9h 2m and costs $336.96 - $760.87 .

How far is it from Nakuru to Bukavu?

The distance between Nakuru and Bukavu is 1101 km. The road distance is 1250.7 km.

How do I travel from Nakuru to Bukavu without a car?

The best way to get from Nakuru to Bukavu without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 25h 26m and costs $65.22 - $92.39 .

How long does it take to get from Nakuru to Bukavu?

It takes approximately 9h 2m to get from Nakuru to Bukavu, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Nakuru and Bukavu?

Bukavu is 1h behind Nakuru. It is currently 11:49 in Nakuru and 10:49 in Bukavu.

Can I drive from Nakuru to Bukavu?

Yes, the driving distance between Nakuru to Bukavu is 1251 km. It takes approximately 17h 52m to drive from Nakuru to Bukavu.

Where can I stay near Bukavu?

There are three+ hotels available in Bukavu. Prices start at $0.00 per night.
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