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5147 km.
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Four ways to Travel from Cape Town to Kigali

Composite routes from Cape Town to Kigali

Cheapest
2 d 20 h 8 min
Car
5147 km.
from $283
Other
3 d 3 h 35 min
3755 km.
Select a ticket
3 d 4 h 32 min
3756 km.
from $5.43
3 d 5 h 46 min
3755 km.
Select a ticket

Transport providers

Airlines

Rwandair Express

Website:
rwandair.com/
Plane from Cape Town International Airport to Kigali
Ave. Duration:
7h 30m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$255.77–$703.36

Kenya Airways

Website:
kenya-airways.com/
Plane from Cape Town International Airport to Kigali
Ave. Duration:
10h 20m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Thursday
Estimated price:
$242.98–$831.25

Bus operators

Greyhound ZA

Phone:
+27 11 611 8000
Email:
Website:
greyhound.co.za
Bus from Cape Town Stn to Park
Ave. Duration:
19h 15m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$43.48–$62.66

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–$16.62

Eagle Liner

Phone:
+27 87 150 1895
Email:
Website:
eagleliner.co.za
Bus from Cape Town Stn to Park
Ave. Duration:
17h 30m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$25.58–$83.12

King Lion Coaches

Phone:
+263 782 588 588
Email:
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:
$94.61

Trinity Express

Website:
trinityexpress.rw/
Bus from Kampala to Kigali
Ave. Duration:
11h 28m
Frequency:
Once daily

Juldan Motors

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

City to City

Phone:
+27 11 774 3333
Website:
res.prasa.com/citytocity/booking
Bus from Cape Town to Johannesburg
Ave. Duration:
18h 27m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$26.86–$35.81

Shalom Bus Services

Phone:
+260 977 982150
Website:
zamfika.com/
Bus from Johannesburg to Lusaka
Ave. Duration:
20h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$49.87–$83.12

Tamuka Coaches

Phone:
+27 84 575 4609
Website:
tamukacoaches.com/
Bus from Cape Town to Gweru
Ave. Duration:
29h 7m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$113.68

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Cape Town to Kigali?

The cheapest way to get from Cape Town to Kigali is to fly which costs $217.39 - $652.17 and takes 8h 37m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cape Town to Kigali?

The fastest way to get from Cape Town to Kigali is to fly which takes 8h 37m and costs $217.39 - $652.17 .

How far is it from Cape Town to Kigali?

The distance between Cape Town and Kigali is 3785 km. The road distance is 5149.5 km.

How long does it take to get from Cape Town to Kigali?

It takes approximately 8h 37m to get from Cape Town to Kigali, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Cape Town to Kigali?

The best way to get from Cape Town to Kigali is to fly which takes 8h 37m and costs $217.39 - $652.17 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3 days 3h.

Can I drive from Cape Town to Kigali?

Yes, the driving distance between Cape Town to Kigali is 5150 km. It takes approximately 2 days 21h to drive from Cape Town 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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