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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Kigoma to Kigali

Composite routes from Kigoma to Kigali

Cheapest
7 h 3 min
Car
461 km.
from $25
Fastest
1 h 7 min
Plane
Other
5 h 3 min
Plane
327 km.
from $246.37
2 d 5 h 21 min
327 km.
Select a ticket
5 h 51 min
Bus, Plane
327 km.
from $10.87
6 h 52 min
Plane
327 km.
from $141.66

Transport providers

Airlines

Rwandair Express

Website:
rwandair.com/
Plane from Bujumbura to Kigali
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$318.46–$496.81
Plane from Kigoma to Kigali
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$140.12–$331.20
Plane from Kamembe to Kigali
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$89.17–$203.82

Air Tanzania

Website:
airtanzania.co.tz/
Plane from Kigoma to Bujumbura
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$127.39–$305.73

Bus operators

Modern Coast

Phone:
+254 709 897 000
Email:
Website:
modern.co.ke/
Bus from Nairobi to Kigali
Ave. Duration:
16h 16m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$1.15–$57.32

Volcano Express Ltd

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

Dar Express Co. Ltd

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

Saratoga

Website:
saratoga.co.tz/
Bus from Kigoma to Dar
Ave. Duration:
20h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$25.49

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Kigoma to Kigali is to drive which costs $54.35 - $81.52 and takes 7h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kigoma to Kigali is to fly which takes 5h and costs $119.57 - $293.48 .

Is there a direct bus between Kigoma and Kigali?

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

How far is it from Kigoma to Kigali?

The distance between Kigoma and Kigali is 424 km. The road distance is 461.7 km.

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

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

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

It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from Kigoma to Kigali, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kigoma to Kigali bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Kigoma to Kigali?

The best way to get from Kigoma to Kigali is to bus which takes 2 days 5h and costs . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $119.57 - $293.48 and takes 5h.

Where does the Kigoma to Kigali bus arrive?

Kigoma to Kigali bus services, operated by Saratoga, arrive at Dar es Salaam station.

What is the time difference between Kigoma and Kigali?

Kigali is 1h behind Kigoma. It is currently 11:14 in Kigoma and 10:14 in Kigali.

Can I drive from Kigoma to Kigali?

Yes, the driving distance between Kigoma to Kigali is 462 km. It takes approximately 7h 4m to drive from Kigoma 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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