Kampala to Kigali: Distance, Travel Time, Fares & Route

How to Travel from

Kampala to Kigali

by Plane

Uganda Rwanda Kampala Kigali

Airlines

Rwandair Express

Website:

rwandair.com/

Plane from Entebbe to Kigali

Ave. Duration:

55 min

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$267.51–$828.01

Auric Air Services Limited

Website:

auricair.com/

Plane from Entebbe to Kigali

Ave. Duration:

2h 15m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$140.12–$420.37

Bus operators

Modern Coast

Phone:

+254 709 897 000

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

modern.co.ke/

Bus from Kampala to Kigali

Ave. Duration:

Frequency:

Twice daily

Estimated price:

$0.51–$26.75

Volcano Express Ltd

Phone:

+250788351253

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

facebook.com/VolcanoLtd/

Bus from Kampala to Kigali

Ave. Duration:

Frequency:

5 times a day

Estimated price:

$7.64–$16.56

Trinity Express

Website:

trinityexpress.rw/

Bus from Kampala to Kigali

Ave. Duration:

11h 28m

Frequency:

Once daily

14-Seater Paratransit Taxi

Website:

transportforcairo.com/

Bus from Gapco - Post Office to Entebbe

Ave. Duration:

1h 7m

Frequency:

Every 15 minutes

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

The cheapest way to get from Kampala to Kigali is to bus which costs $1 - $22.83 and takes 8h.

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

The fastest way to get from Kampala to Kigali is to drive which takes 6h 58m and costs $70.65 - $108.70 .

Is there a direct bus between Kampala and Kigali?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kampala and arriving at Kigali. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h.

How far is it from Kampala to Kigali?

The distance between Kampala and Kigali is 390 km. The road distance is 508.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Kampala to Kigali without a car is to bus which takes 8h and costs $1 - $22.83 .

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

It takes approximately 3h 58m to get from Kampala to Kigali, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kampala to Kigali bus from?

Kampala to Kigali bus services, operated by Volcano Express Ltd, depart from Kampala station.

Where does the Kampala to Kigali bus arrive?

Kampala to Kigali bus services, operated by Volcano Express Ltd, arrive at Kigali station.

What is the time difference between Kampala and Kigali?

Kigali is 1h behind Kampala. It is currently 22:14 in Kampala and 21:14 in Kigali.

Can I drive from Kampala to Kigali?

Yes, the driving distance between Kampala to Kigali is 509 km. It takes approximately 6h 58m to drive from Kampala to Kigali.

Where can I stay near Kigali?

There are 826+ hotels available in Kigali. Prices start at $58.52 per night.

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Kigali Genocide Memorial Centre

The Kigali Genocide Memorial commemorates the 1994 Rwandan genocide. The remains of over 250,000 people are interred there.

Kandt House Museum of Natural History

The Kandt House Museum, formerly known as the Natural History Museum, is located in what is now the city of Kigali, Nyarugenge District, westbound. This location was chosen as the colonial capital in Rwanda of Germany in 1907 by a German resident (Administrator) Richard Kandt under the name of Nyarugenge name was changed to Kigali in 1908 because it was too difficult for the colonialists to pronounce. But the name Kigali was named by King Cyirima I Rugwe in the 14th century by naming now known as Mount Kigali.

Nyamata Genocide Memorial Centre

Kigali

Kigali is the capital and largest city of Rwanda. It is near the nation's geographic centre in a region of rolling hills, with a series of valleys and ridges joined by steep slopes. As a primate city, Kigali is a relatively new city. It has been Rwanda's economic, cultural, and transport hub since it was founded as an administrative outpost in 1907, and became the capital of the country at independence in 1962, shifting focus away from Huye.

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One way to Travel from Kampala to Kigali

Transport providers

Airlines

Rwandair Express

Auric Air Services Limited

Bus operators

Modern Coast

Volcano Express Ltd

Trinity Express

14-Seater Paratransit Taxi

Questions and Answers

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Kampala and Kigali?

How far is it from Kampala to Kigali?

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

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

Where do I catch the Kampala to Kigali bus from?

Where does the Kampala to Kigali bus arrive?

What is the time difference between Kampala and Kigali?

Can I drive from Kampala to Kigali?

Where can I stay near Kigali?