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Three ways to Travel from Blantyre to Kigali

Composite routes from Blantyre to Kigali

Cheapest
38 h 36 min
Car
2573 km.
from $141
Other
12 h 29 min
Bus, Plane
1630 km.
from $468.67
21 h 55 min
Bus, Plane
1630 km.
from $10.87

Transport providers

Airlines

Ethiopian Airlines

Website:
ethiopianairlines.com/
Plane from Kamuzu International Airport to Kigali
Ave. Duration:
8h 50m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$496.92–$828.20

Rwandair Express

Website:
rwandair.com/
Plane from Chileka International Airport to Kigali
Ave. Duration:
11h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$254.83–$700.78
Plane from Kamuzu International Airport to Kigali
Ave. Duration:
4h 45m
Frequency:
Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$496.92–$828.20
Plane from Chileka International Airport to Kamembe
Ave. Duration:
22h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$293.05–$828.20

Kenya Airways

Website:
kenya-airways.com/
Plane from Chileka International Airport to Kigali
Ave. Duration:
9h 30m
Frequency:
Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$229.35–$764.49
Plane from Kamuzu International Airport to Kigali
Ave. Duration:
6h 35m
Frequency:
Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$496.92–$955.61

Bus operators

Zanzibar Airport Transfers

Phone:
+254 718 370 639
Email:
Website:
hoteltoursandtransfers.com/
Bus from Malawi border to Tunduma
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$63.71–$216.60

Captain Tours

Bus from Lilongwe to Songwe
Ave. Duration:
10h
Frequency:
Once daily

Volcano Express Ltd

Phone:
+250788351253
Email:
Website:
facebook.com/VolcanoLtd/
Bus from Kampala to Kigali
Ave. Duration:
8h
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$7.64–$16.56
Bus from Rusizi Bus Stn to Nyabugogo
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Every 2 hours

Classic Coach

Website:
srclassic.com/
Bus from Tunduma Terminal to Berelay
Ave. Duration:
13h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$94.26

Trinity Express

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

Sososo Coaches

Phone:
+(265)994 193 745
Website:
sososocoaches.com
Bus from Mzuzu to Karonga
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Bus from Blantyre to Lilongwe
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$16.61

Malawi Posts Corporation

Phone:
0994 168 044
Email:
Bus from Blantyre to Lilongwe
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Twice daily

Kwezy Buses

Phone:
0886 780 355
Website:
kwezybuses.com/
Bus from Kamuzu Hwy to Mzuzu
Ave. Duration:
10h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$29.90

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Blantyre to Kigali is to fly which costs $184.78 - $510.87 and takes 7h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Blantyre to Kigali is to fly which takes 7h 30m and costs $184.78 - $510.87 .

How far is it from Blantyre to Kigali?

The distance between Blantyre and Kigali is 1642 km. The road distance is 2573.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Blantyre to Kigali without a car is to bus and Private Transfer which takes 42h and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 30m to get from Blantyre to Kigali, including transfers.

Can I drive from Blantyre to Kigali?

Yes, the driving distance between Blantyre to Kigali is 2574 km. It takes approximately 38h 37m to drive from Blantyre to Kigali.

Where can I stay near Kigali?

There are 832+ hotels available in Kigali. Prices start at $58.96 per night.
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