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25 h 34 min
1147 km.
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Kigali, Rwanda → Chanika, Tanzania

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Kigali to Chanika

Composite routes from Kigali to Chanika

Cheapest
25 h 34 min
Car
1147 km.
from $63
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
Found: 4
Ethiopian Airlines
Website
Rwandair Express
Website
Kenya Airways
Website
Jambojet Limited
Website
Ethiopian Airlines
Website
5h 55m
Every day
$318.46–$496.81
Rwandair Express
Website
2h 20m
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
$318.46–$1,528.63
Kenya Airways
Website
4h 18m
Every day
$165.60–$764.32
Jambojet Limited
Website
4h 45m
Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
$152.86–$420.37
Bus operators
Found: 8
Kidia One Express
Website
Zanzibar Airport Transfers
Website
Modern Coast
Website
Tahmeed Coach Ltd
Website
Volcano Express Ltd
Website
Trinity Express
Website
KSK Luxury Coach
Simba Coach
Kidia One Express
Website
14h
Twice daily
$29.30–$40.76
0729 553637
0729 553637
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Zanzibar Airport Transfers
Website
1h 15m
On demand
$114.65–$178.34
+254 718 370 639
+254 718 370 639
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Modern Coast
Website
16h 16m
Once daily
$1.15–$59.87
+254 709 897 000
+254 709 897 000
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Tahmeed Coach Ltd
Website
3h 42m
3 times a day
$5.10–$33.12
0724 581902
0724 581902
Call
Volcano Express Ltd
Website
4h
4 times a day
+250788351253
+250788351253
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Trinity Express
Website
21h
Once daily
$58.25
KSK Luxury Coach
4h 45m
Once daily
$6.62
0716562567
0716562567
Call
Simba Coach
21h 30m
Once daily
$58.25
0707 471111
0707 471111
Call
Train operators
Found: 1
Tanzania Railways Corporation
Website
Tanzania Railways Corporation
Website
38h
Once a week
$15.58–$28.37
+255 800 11 0042
+255 800 11 0042
[email protected]
Call Contact via email

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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