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How to Travel from

Polokwane to Bukavu

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Polokwane, The Republic of South Africa → Bukavu, Democratic Republic of the Congo

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Six ways to Travel from Polokwane to Bukavu

Composite routes from Polokwane to Bukavu

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Transport providers

Airlines

Rwandair Express

Website:
rwandair.com/
Plane from Pietersburg International Airport to Kamembe
Ave. Duration:
20h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$268.56–$767.30
Plane from Pietersburg International Airport to Kigali
Ave. Duration:
9h 55m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$242.98–$703.36
Plane from Pietersburg International Airport to Bujumbura
Ave. Duration:
24h 40m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$230.19–$626.63
Plane from Hoedspruit to Kigali
Ave. Duration:
7h 38m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$242.98–$703.36

Kenya Airways

Website:
kenya-airways.com/
Plane from Pietersburg International Airport to Bujumbura
Ave. Duration:
14h 30m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$230.19–$703.36

Uganda Airlines

Website:
ugandairlines.com/
Plane from Pietersburg International Airport to Bujumbura
Ave. Duration:
15h 10m
Frequency:
Thursday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$230.19–$549.90

Bus operators

Modern Coast

Phone:
+254 709 897 000
Website:
modern.co.ke/
Bus from Namayiba Bus Terminal to Gisenyi
Ave. Duration:
9h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$0.58–$29.41
Bus from Nairobi to Kigali
Ave. Duration:
16h 16m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$1.15–$57.55

Tahmeed Coach Ltd

Phone:
0724 581902
Website:
tahmeedexpress.com/
Bus from Dar es Salaam to Nairobi
Ave. Duration:
16h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$23.02–$43.31

Volcano Express Ltd

Phone:
+250788351253
Website:
facebook.com/VolcanoLtd/
Bus from Nyabugogo Bus Stn to Rusizi
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Every 2 hours

King Lion Coaches

Phone:
+263 782 588 588
Bus from Main St to Intercity
Ave. Duration:
9h
Frequency:
3 times a week

Classic Coach

Website:
srclassic.com/
Bus from Tunduma Terminal to Berelay
Ave. Duration:
13h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$91.55

TransLux Express

Phone:
+27 86 158 9282
Website:
res.prasa.com/translux/booking
Bus from Polokwane to Louis
Ave. Duration:
1h 46m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$12.79–$17.90
Bus from Polokwane to Johannesburg
Ave. Duration:
5h 4m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$15.35–$21.74

Juldan Motors

Phone:
+260 211 247 683
Bus from Lusaka to Nakonde
Ave. Duration:
12h 38m
Frequency:
Once daily

Timboon Coaches

Phone:
+263 77 480 2748
Website:
timbooncoaches.co.za/
Bus from Beitbridge to Kudzanai
Ave. Duration:
4h 6m
Frequency:
Once a week

Mkombe Trading Logistics

Phone:
+27 688 768 194
Website:
facebook.com/mkombebuslogisticstz
Bus from Johannesburg to Dar
Ave. Duration:
2d 15h
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$183.26

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Polokwane to Bukavu?

The cheapest way to get from Polokwane to Bukavu is to fly and drive which costs $206.52 - $597.83 and takes 16h 41m.

What is the fastest way to get from Polokwane to Bukavu?

The fastest way to get from Polokwane to Bukavu is to fly and drive which takes 16h 41m and costs $206.52 - $597.83 .

How far is it from Polokwane to Bukavu?

The distance between Polokwane and Bukavu is 2401 km. The road distance is 3332.7 km.

How long does it take to get from Polokwane to Bukavu?

It takes approximately 17h 41m to get from Polokwane to Bukavu, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Polokwane to Bukavu?

The best way to get from Polokwane to Bukavu is to fly which takes 17h 41m and costs $228.26 - $706.52 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4 days 12h.

Can I drive from Polokwane to Bukavu?

Yes, the driving distance between Polokwane to Bukavu is 3333 km. It takes approximately 2 days 2h to drive from Polokwane to Bukavu.

Where can I stay near Bukavu?

There are four+ hotels available in Bukavu. Prices start at $0.00 per night.
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