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How to Travel from

Kigali to Tanga

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Kigali, Rwanda → Tanga, Tanzania

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Eleven ways to Travel from Kigali to Tanga

Composite routes from Kigali to Tanga

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Transport providers

Airlines

FlexFlight ApS

Website:
flexflight.dk/
Plane from Kigali to Tanga
Ave. Duration:
10h 15m
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$216.56–$407.64

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 Mombasa
Ave. Duration:
4h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.86–$1,082.78
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 Julius
Ave. Duration:
4h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.60–$764.32
Plane from Kigali to Malindi
Ave. Duration:
5h 54m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.56–$764.32

Auric Air Services Limited

Website:
auricair.com/
Plane from Kigali to Tanga
Ave. Duration:
7h 35m
Frequency:
Monday to Saturday
Estimated price:
$191.08–$636.93

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
Plane from Kigali to Malindi
Ave. Duration:
6h 32m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.56–$611.45

Charterlines, Inc.

Website:
charterlines.com/
Plane from Kigali to Tanga
Ave. Duration:
7h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$191.08–$636.93

Other operators

Kenya Ferries

Phone:
254 20 2118344
Website:
kenyaferry.co.ke/
Other from Likoni to Mombasa
Ave. Duration:
10 min
Frequency:
Every 10 minutes

Bus operators

Modern Coast

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

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 Dar es Salaam to Tanga
Ave. Duration:
5h 32m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$9.55–$34.39

Trinity Express

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

Tawakal Coach

Phone:
+254 (41) 722550111
Website:
tawakalcoaches.co.ke/booking/schedules.html
Bus from Malindi to Mombasa
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Twice daily

Crown Bus

Phone:
+254 722 719944
Website:
crownbus.co.ke/
Bus from Nairobi to Mombasa
Ave. Duration:
9h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$7.01–$19.11

MASH

Phone:
+254 730 889 000
Website:
mashpoa.co/
Bus from Nairobi to Mombasa
Ave. Duration:
9h
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$11.46–$34.39

Simba Coach

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

Train operators

Kenya Railways

Phone:
0709 907 555
Website:
krc.co.ke
Train from Nairobi to Mombasa
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$13.44–$40.33

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Kigali to Tanga is to bus which costs $14.13 - $108.70 and takes 30h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kigali to Tanga is to fly which takes 9h 58m and costs $184.78 - $358.70 .

Is there a direct bus between Kigali and Tanga?

No, there is no direct bus from Kigali to Tanga. However, there are services departing from Kigali and arriving at Tanga via Nairobi and Mombasa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 58m.

How far is it from Kigali to Tanga?

The distance between Kigali and Tanga is 1269 km. The road distance is 1606.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Kigali to Tanga without a car is to bus and train which takes 29h 21m and costs $47.83 - $163.04 .

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

It takes approximately 10h 45m to get from Kigali to Tanga, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kigali to Tanga bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Kigali to Tanga?

The best way to get from Kigali to Tanga is to fly which takes 9h 58m and costs $184.78 - $358.70 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $14.13 - $108.70 and takes 30h 58m.

Where does the Kigali to Tanga bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Kigali and Tanga?

Tanga is 1h ahead of Kigali. It is currently 12:51 in Kigali and 13:51 in Tanga.

Can I drive from Kigali to Tanga?

Yes, the driving distance between Kigali to Tanga is 1606 km. It takes approximately 24h 4m to drive from Kigali to Tanga.

Where can I stay near Tanga?

There are 14+ hotels available in Tanga. Prices start at $21.61 per night.
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