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Mbarara to Bukavu

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482 km.
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Mbarara, Uganda → Bukavu, Democratic Republic of the Congo

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Eight ways to Travel from Mbarara to Bukavu

Composite routes from Mbarara to Bukavu

Cheapest
6 h 47 min
Car
482 km.
from $26
Other
6 h 47 min
Rideshare
482 km.
from $18.34
8 h 49 min
Bus, Ferry
288 km.
Select a ticket
6 h 55 min
Bus, Plane
290 km.
from $115.29
14 h 18 min
Bus, ferry via Bukavu, Bus, ferry via Bukavu
290 km.
from $5.43
9 h 55 min
290 km.
Select a ticket
10 h 48 min
Bus, Ferry
290 km.
Select a ticket
8 h 46 min
Bus, Plane
290 km.
from $254.42

Transport providers

Airlines

Rwandair Express

Website:
rwandair.com/
Plane from Kigali to Kamembe
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$95.54–$216.56
Plane from Kigali to Bujumbura
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$331.20–$509.54

Bus operators

Modern Coast

Phone:
+254 709 897 000
Email:
Website:
modern.co.ke/
Bus from Mbarara to Kigali
Ave. Duration:
4h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$0.29–$14.01

Bismarkan Coaches

Phone:
+256704300537
Bus from Mbarara to Kisoro
Ave. Duration:
3h 18m
Frequency:
5 times a day

Volcano Express Ltd

Phone:
+250788351253
Email:
Website:
facebook.com/VolcanoLtd/
Bus from Mbarara to Goma
Ave. Duration:
6h 24m
Frequency:
Once daily
Bus from Nyabugogo Bus Stn to Rusizi
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Every 2 hours

Other operators

Ihusi Express

Website:
facebook.com/IhusiExpress/
Other from Goma to Bukavu
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$57.59

Bateau Emmanuel

Phone:
+243 991 807 071
Email:
Other from Goma to Bukavu
Ave. Duration:
6h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Mbarara to Bukavu is to drive which costs $70.65 - $103.26 and takes 7h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mbarara to Bukavu is to bus and fly which takes 6h 55m and costs $59.78 - $206.52 .

How far is it from Mbarara to Bukavu?

The distance between Mbarara and Bukavu is 412 km. The road distance is 483.4 km.

How do I travel from Mbarara to Bukavu without a car?

The best way to get from Mbarara to Bukavu without a car is to bus and ferry via Bukavu which takes 14h 18m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 8h 49m to get from Mbarara to Bukavu, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Mbarara and Bukavu?

Bukavu is 1h behind Mbarara. It is currently 10:18 in Mbarara and 09:18 in Bukavu.

Can I drive from Mbarara to Bukavu?

Yes, the driving distance between Mbarara to Bukavu is 483 km. It takes approximately 7h 5m to drive from Mbarara to Bukavu.

Where can I stay near Bukavu?

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