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5 d 7 h 28 min
7408 km.
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Dakar, Senegal → Kigali, Rwanda

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Four ways to Travel from Dakar to Kigali

Composite routes from Dakar to Kigali

Cheapest
5 d 7 h 28 min
Car
7408 km.
from $407
Other
29 h 14 min
Bus, Plane
5545 km.
from $738.77
15 h 11 min
Bus, Plane
5545 km.
from $607.93
22 h 52 min
Bus, Plane
5545 km.
from $10.87

Transport providers

Airlines

Ethiopian Airlines

Website:
ethiopianairlines.com/
Plane from Blaise Diagne International Airport to Goma
Ave. Duration:
23h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$624.19–$1,910.79
Plane from Blaise Diagne International Airport to Kigali
Ave. Duration:
14h 50m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$547.76–$1,401.25

Rwandair Express

Website:
rwandair.com/
Plane from Blaise Diagne International Airport to Kigali
Ave. Duration:
10h 30m
Frequency:
Monday and Friday
Estimated price:
$420.37–$1,082.78

Kenya Airways

Website:
kenya-airways.com/
Plane from Blaise Diagne International Airport to Goma
Ave. Duration:
25h 50m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$458.59–$1,401.25
Plane from Blaise Diagne International Airport to Bujumbura
Ave. Duration:
15h 30m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$394.90–$1,146.47

Bus operators

Dakar Dem Dikk

Phone:
+221338241010
Email:
Website:
demdikk.sn/
Bus from Dakar to Dakar
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$11.07

Volcano Express Ltd

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

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Dakar to Kigali is to bus and fly which costs $358.70 - $978.26 and takes 15h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dakar to Kigali is to bus and fly which takes 15h 11m and costs $358.70 - $978.26 .

How far is it from Dakar to Kigali?

The distance between Dakar and Kigali is 5620 km. The road distance is 8804.2 km.

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

It takes approximately 29h 14m to get from Dakar to Kigali, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Dakar and Kigali?

Kigali is 2h ahead of Dakar. It is currently 10:00 in Dakar and 12:00 in Kigali.

Can I drive from Dakar to Kigali?

Yes, the driving distance between Dakar to Kigali is 8804 km. It takes approximately 6 days 2h to drive from Dakar to Kigali.

Where can I stay near Kigali?

There are 847+ hotels available in Kigali. Prices start at $57.13 per night.
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