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Lusaka, Zambia → Kigali, Rwanda

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Lusaka to Kigali

Composite routes from Lusaka to Kigali

Cheapest
37 h 45 min
Car
2142 km.
from $117
Fastest
2 h 48 min
Plane
Other
39 h 10 min
1508 km.
from $111.02
35 h 48 min
1506 km.
Select a ticket
46 h 31 min
Bus, Train
1507 km.
from $5.43

Transport providers

Airlines

Ethiopian Airlines

Website:
ethiopianairlines.com/
Plane from Lusaka to Kigali
Ave. Duration:
8h 27m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$306.92–$895.19

Rwandair Express

Website:
rwandair.com/
Plane from Lusaka to Kigali
Ave. Duration:
7h 32m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$204.61–$575.48

Kenya Airways

Website:
kenya-airways.com/
Plane from Lusaka to Kigali
Ave. Duration:
6h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday
Estimated price:
$204.61–$703.36

Auric Air Services Limited

Website:
auricair.com/
Plane from Lusaka to Kigali
Ave. Duration:
6h
Frequency:
Thursday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$217.40–$460.38

Bus operators

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

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
Bus from Lusaka to Serenje
Ave. Duration:
5h 11m
Frequency:
Once daily

JKAS Bus Services

Phone:
+260 966608267
Email:
Website:
jkasbus.com/en
Bus from Inter-City Bus Terminus to Nakonde
Ave. Duration:
16h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$19.86

Train operators

Tanzania Zambia Railway Authority

Website:
tazarasite.com
Train from Serenje to Nakonde
Ave. Duration:
16h 42m
Frequency:
Twice a week

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Lusaka to Kigali is to bus via Tunduma which costs $103.26 - $114.13 and takes 39h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lusaka to Kigali is to fly which takes 9h 3m and costs $206.52 - $445.65 .

How far is it from Lusaka to Kigali?

The distance between Lusaka and Kigali is 1533 km. The road distance is 2142.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Lusaka to Kigali without a car is to bus and train which takes 46h 31m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 9h 3m to get from Lusaka to Kigali, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Lusaka to Kigali?

The best way to get from Lusaka to Kigali is to fly which takes 9h 3m and costs $206.52 - $445.65 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 35h 48m.

Can I drive from Lusaka to Kigali?

Yes, the driving distance between Lusaka to Kigali is 2143 km. It takes approximately 37h 46m to drive from Lusaka 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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