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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Kigali to Kigoma

Composite routes from Kigali to Kigoma

Cheapest
7 h 6 min
Car
462 km.
from $25
Other
5 h 52 min
Bus, Plane
327 km.
from $10.87
2 d 5 h 21 min
327 km.
Select a ticket
5 h 33 min
Bus, Plane
327 km.
from $247.42
7 h 22 min
Bus, Plane
327 km.
from $141.99

Transport providers

Airlines

Rwandair Express

Website:
rwandair.com/
Plane from Kigali to Bujumbura
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$331.20–$509.54
Plane from Kigali to Kamembe
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$95.54–$216.56

Air Tanzania

Website:
airtanzania.co.tz/
Plane from Bujumbura to Kigoma
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$165.60–$369.42

Bus operators

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

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

Dar Express Co. Ltd

Phone:
+255 (22) 2860230
Website:
dar-express.com/
Bus from Nairobi to Dar
Ave. Duration:
15h
Frequency:
Once daily

Saratoga

Website:
saratoga.co.tz/
Bus from Dar es Salaam to Kigoma
Ave. Duration:
20h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$26.47

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Kigali to Kigoma is to drive which costs $54.35 - $86.96 and takes 7h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kigali to Kigoma is to fly and drive which takes 5h 33m and costs $184.78 - $402.17 .

Is there a direct bus between Kigali and Kigoma?

No, there is no direct bus from Kigali to Kigoma. However, there are services departing from Kigali and arriving at Kigoma via Nairobi and Dar es Salaam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 5h.

How far is it from Kigali to Kigoma?

The distance between Kigali and Kigoma is 472 km. The road distance is 462.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Kigali to Kigoma without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 5h and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 52m to get from Kigali to Kigoma, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kigali to Kigoma bus from?

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

Where does the Kigali to Kigoma bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Kigali and Kigoma?

Kigoma is 1h ahead of Kigali. It is currently 05:09 in Kigali and 06:09 in Kigoma.

Can I drive from Kigali to Kigoma?

Yes, the driving distance between Kigali to Kigoma is 462 km. It takes approximately 7h 6m to drive from Kigali to Kigoma.
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