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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Kigali to Chanika

Composite routes from Kigali to Chanika

Cheapest
22 h 44 min
Car
1371 km.
from $75
Other
10 h 33 min
Bus, Plane
962 km.
from $221.01
39 h 19 min
963 km.
from $75.23
37 h 33 min
962 km.
from $79.13
2 d 12 h 22 min
Bus, Train
962 km.
from $5.43
10 h 38 min
Bus, Plane
962 km.
from $306.12
15 h 17 min
Bus, Plane
962 km.
from $433.29
44 h 3 min
962 km.
from $86.07
46 h 31 min
962 km.
from $86.76

Transport providers

Airlines

Ethiopian Airlines

Website:
ethiopianairlines.com/
Plane from Kigali to Mombasa
Ave. Duration:
5h 55m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$318.46–$496.81

Rwandair Express

Website:
rwandair.com/
Plane from Kigali to Julius
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$318.46–$1,528.63

Kenya Airways

Website:
kenya-airways.com/
Plane from Kigali to Julius
Ave. Duration:
4h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.60–$764.32
Plane from Kigali to Ukunda
Ave. Duration:
4h 40m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$152.86–$509.54
Plane from Kigali to Mombasa
Ave. Duration:
4h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.86–$1,082.78

Jambojet Limited

Website:
jambojet.com/
Plane from Kigali to Ukunda
Ave. Duration:
4h 45m
Frequency:
Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$152.86–$420.37

Bus operators

Kidia One Express

Phone:
0729 553637
Email:
Website:
facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088684814228&locale=hi_IN&paipv=0&eav=Afaz1cYXt7V4T8WQhTWWxVrn4ydx-2Gof1lgaMv-xf1neTzqsm7DRL1Q2_9VRqZUkpk
Bus from Nairobi to Dar
Ave. Duration:
14h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$29.30–$40.76

Zanzibar Airport Transfers

Phone:
+254 718 370 639
Email:
Website:
hoteltoursandtransfers.com/
Bus from Tanga Airport to Amani
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$114.65–$178.34

Modern Coast

Phone:
+254 709 897 000
Email:
Website:
modern.co.ke/
Bus from Kigali to Nairobi
Ave. Duration:
16h 16m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$1.15–$59.87
Bus from Bujumbura to Mwanza
Ave. Duration:
10h 22m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$0.64–$33.12

Tahmeed Coach Ltd

Phone:
0724 581902
Website:
tahmeedexpress.com/
Bus from Mombasa to Tanga
Ave. Duration:
3h 42m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$5.10–$33.12
Bus from Nairobi to Dar
Ave. Duration:
16h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$24.20–$44.81

Volcano Express Ltd

Phone:
+250788351253
Email:
Website:
facebook.com/VolcanoLtd/
Bus from Nyabugogo Bus Stn to Bujumbura
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
4 times a day

Trinity Express

Website:
trinityexpress.rw/
Bus from Nyabugogo Bus Park to Duruma
Ave. Duration:
21h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$58.25

KSK Luxury Coach

Phone:
0716562567
Bus from Dar es Salaam to Handeni
Ave. Duration:
4h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$6.62

Simba Coach

Phone:
0707 471111
Bus from Kigali to Nairobi
Ave. Duration:
21h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$58.25

Train operators

Tanzania Railways Corporation

Phone:
+255 800 11 0042
Email:
Website:
trc.co.tz
Train from Mwanza to Dar
Ave. Duration:
38h
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$15.58–$28.37

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Kigali to Chanika is to bus which costs $27.17 - $97.83 and takes 39h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kigali to Chanika is to fly and bus which takes 10h 33m and costs $152.17 - $543.48 .

Is there a direct bus between Kigali and Chanika?

No, there is no direct bus from Kigali to Chanika. However, there are services departing from Kigali and arriving at Handeni via Nairobi, Urafiki and Dar es Salaam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 33m.

How far is it from Kigali to Chanika?

The distance between Kigali and Chanika is 1424 km. The road distance is 1371.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Kigali to Chanika without a car is to bus via Dar es Salaam which takes 37h 33m and costs $31.52 - $92.39 .

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

It takes approximately 10h 33m to get from Kigali to Chanika, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kigali to Chanika bus from?

Kigali to Chanika bus services, operated by Modern Coast, depart from Kigali station.

Where does the Kigali to Chanika bus arrive?

Kigali to Chanika bus services, operated by Modern Coast, arrive at Nairobi station.

What is the time difference between Kigali and Chanika?

Chanika is 1h ahead of Kigali. It is currently 08:36 in Kigali and 09:36 in Chanika.

Can I drive from Kigali to Chanika?

Yes, the driving distance between Kigali to Chanika is 1372 km. It takes approximately 22h 45m to drive from Kigali to Chanika.
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