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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Mwanza to Kigali

Composite routes from Mwanza to Kigali

Cheapest
10 h 1 min
Car
478 km.
from $26
Fastest
1 h 8 min
Plane
Other
15 h 27 min
320 km.
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Transport providers

Bus operators

Modern Coast

Phone:
+254 709 897 000
Email:
Website:
modern.co.ke/
Bus from Mwanza to Bujumbura
Ave. Duration:
10h 23m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$0.64–$33.12

Volcano Express Ltd

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

Airlines

Charterlines, Inc.

Website:
charterlines.com/
Plane from Mwanza Airport to Kigali
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$121.02–$318.46

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Mwanza to Kigali is to drive which costs $86.96 - $141.30 and takes 11h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mwanza to Kigali is to fly which takes 2h 8m and costs $282.61 - $815.22 .

Is there a direct flight between Mwanza and Kigali?

Yes, there are direct flights between Mwanza and Kigali; these take 1h 10m and cost $282.61 - $760.87 .

How far is it from Mwanza to Kigali?

The distance between Mwanza and Kigali is 335 km. The road distance is 727.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Mwanza to Kigali without a car is to bus which takes 15h 27m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 2h 8m to get from Mwanza to Kigali, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Mwanza to Kigali?

The best way to get from Mwanza to Kigali is to fly which takes 2h 8m and costs $282.61 - $815.22 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 15h 27m.

What is the time difference between Mwanza and Kigali?

Kigali is 1h behind Mwanza. It is currently 06:54 in Mwanza and 05:54 in Kigali.

Can I drive from Mwanza to Kigali?

Yes, the driving distance between Mwanza to Kigali is 727 km. It takes approximately 11h 28m to drive from Mwanza to Kigali.

Where can I stay near Kigali?

There are 832+ hotels available in Kigali. Prices start at $58.96 per night.
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