There are 6 ways to get from Busia to Kigali by bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus via Kampala
best- Take the bus from Busia to Kampalabus
- Take the bus from Trinity Bus Terminal to Nyabugogo Bus Stnbus
12h 32m$13–74Drive 693.9 km
- Drive from Busia to Kigalicar 693.9 km
10h 4m$90–129Bus to Entebbe, fly
- Take the bus from Busia to Kampalabus
- Fly from Entebbe (EBB) to Kigali International Airport (KGL)plane EBB - KGL
8h 53m$169–301Bus
- Take the bus from Busia to Kampalabus
- Take the bus from Trinity Bus Terminal to Nyabugogo Bus Stnbus
12h 54m$17–76Bus to Kisumu International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Busia to Kisumubus
- Fly from Kisumu International Airport (KIS) to Kigali International Airport (KGL)plane KIS - KGL
9h 33m$342–577Bus, bus to Eldoret International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Busia to Mumiasbus
- Take the bus from Mumias to Kapsabetbus
- Fly from Eldoret International Airport (EDL) to Kigali International Airport (KGL)plane EDL - KGL
10h 57m$374–1,012
Entebbe (EBB) to Kigali International Airport (KGL) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Busia to Kigali is to bus via Kampala which costs $12 - $75 and takes 12h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Busia to Kigali is to bus and fly which takes 8h 53m and costs $160 - $310.
No, there is no direct bus from Busia to Kigali. However, there are services departing from Busia and arriving at Nyabugogo Bus Stn via Trinity Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 32m.
The distance between Busia and Kigali is 691 km. The road distance is 693.9 km.
The best way to get from Busia to Kigali without a car is to bus via Kampala which takes 12h 32m and costs $12 - $75.
It takes approximately 12h 32m to get from Busia to Kigali, including transfers.
Busia to Kigali bus services, operated by Buscar E.A Limited, depart from Busia station.
Busia to Kigali bus services, operated by Buscar E.A Limited, arrive at Kampala station.
Kigali is 1h behind Busia. It is currently 2:25 PM in Busia and 1:25 PM in Kigali.
Yes, the driving distance between Busia to Kigali is 694 km. It takes approximately 10h 4m to drive from Busia to Kigali.
What companies run services between Busia, Kenya and Kigali, Rwanda?
You can take a bus from Busia to Nyabugogo Bus Stn via Kampala and Trinity Bus Terminal in around 12h 32m.
- Website
- kenya-airways.com
Flights from Kisumu International Airport to Kigali International Airport via Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $320–490
Flights from Kisumu International Airport to Kigali International Airport via Mombasa, Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $320–490
Flights from Eldoret International Airport to Kigali International Airport via Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $290–900
Flights from Eldoret International Airport to Kigali International Airport via Kisumu International Airport, Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $290–900
- Phone
- 0717073333
- buscareltd@gmail.com
- Website
- Buscar
Bus from Busia to Kampala
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- Buscar
- Normal
- $7
- Business/VIP
- $10
Bus from Busia to Kampala
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- Buscar
- Normal
- $7
- Business/VIP
- $10
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