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2 d 12 h 43 min
4310 km.
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Five ways to Travel from Durban to Kigali

Composite routes from Durban to Kigali

Cheapest
2 d 12 h 43 min
Car
4310 km.
from $237
Other
10 h 51 min
Taxi, Plane
3103 km.
from $434.92
10 h 34 min
Bus, Plane
3103 km.
from $384.85
2 d 18 h 15 min
3104 km.
from $5.43
4 d 15 h 34 min
3104 km.
from $383.43

Transport providers

Airlines

Rwandair Express

Website:
rwandair.com/
Plane from Richards Bay to Kigali
Ave. Duration:
12h 20m
Frequency:
Monday
Estimated price:
$242.98–$703.36
Plane from King Shaka International Airport to Kigali
Ave. Duration:
6h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$319.71–$895.19
Plane from Pietermaritzburg to Kigali
Ave. Duration:
10h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$242.98–$703.36

Bus operators

Greyhound ZA

Phone:
+27 11 611 8000
Email:
Website:
greyhound.co.za
Bus from Durban Bus Stn to Johannesburg
Ave. Duration:
8h 15m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$24.30–$42.20
Bus from Durban to Pietermaritzburg
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$23.02–$33.25

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
Email:
Website:
facebook.com/VolcanoLtd/
Bus from Kampala to Kigali
Ave. Duration:
8h
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$7.67–$15.35

Eagle Liner

Phone:
+27 87 150 1895
Email:
Website:
eagleliner.co.za
Bus from Durban Bus Stn to Johannesburg
Ave. Duration:
8h 10m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$17.90–$33.25

Classic Coach

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

Trinity Express

Website:
trinityexpress.rw/
Bus from Kampala to Kigali
Ave. Duration:
11h 28m
Frequency:
Once daily
Bus from Duruma Rd to Nyabugogo
Ave. Duration:
21h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$56.31

Juldan Motors

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

Vilamora Tours

Phone:
087 153 3388
Email:
Website:
vila-mora.co.za/
Bus from Durban Bus Stn to Johannesburg
Ave. Duration:
7h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$16.62–$33.25

City to City

Phone:
+27 11 774 3333
Website:
res.prasa.com/citytocity/booking
Bus from Durban Bus Stn to Johannesburg
Ave. Duration:
7h 35m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$16.62–$20.46

InterCape

Phone:
+27 (0)21 380 4400
Email:
Website:
intercape.co.za
Bus from Durban Bus Stn to Johannesburg
Ave. Duration:
9h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$25.58–$54.99

Mkombe Trading Logistics

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

Shalom Bus Services

Phone:
+260 977 982150
Website:
zamfika.com/
Bus from Johannesburg to Lusaka
Ave. Duration:
20h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$48.60–$76.73

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Durban to Kigali is to bus which costs $239.13 - $293.48 and takes 4 days 15h.

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

The fastest way to get from Durban to Kigali is to fly which takes 9h 16m and costs $271.74 - $815.22 .

Is there a direct bus between Durban and Kigali?

No, there is no direct bus from Durban to Kigali. However, there are services departing from Durban Bus Stn and arriving at Nyabugogo Bus Park via Park Station, Johannesburg, Dar es Salaam and Duruma Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4 days 15h.

How far is it from Durban to Kigali?

The distance between Durban and Kigali is 3172 km. The road distance is 4312.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Durban to Kigali without a car is to bus which takes 4 days 15h and costs $239.13 - $293.48 .

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

It takes approximately 10h 51m to get from Durban to Kigali, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Durban to Kigali bus from?

Durban to Kigali bus services, operated by Eagle Liner, depart from Durban Bus Stn station.

Bus or fly from Durban to Kigali?

The best way to get from Durban to Kigali is to bus via Lusaka which takes 2 days 18h and costs . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $271.74 - $815.22 and takes 9h 16m.

Where does the Durban to Kigali bus arrive?

Durban to Kigali bus services, operated by Eagle Liner, arrive at Johannesburg station.

Can I drive from Durban to Kigali?

Yes, the driving distance between Durban to Kigali is 4313 km. It takes approximately 2 days 12h to drive from Durban 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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