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How to get fromDakar to Rwandaby bus, plane, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Dakar to Rwanda by bus, plane, or car

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  1. Bus, fly to Kigali International Airport

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    1. Take the bus from Dakar to Dakar AIBDbus bus
    2. Fly from Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) to Kigali International Airport (KGL)plane plane DSS - KGL
    18h 37m
    $512–1,513

  2. Drive  7,911.8 km

    1. Drive from Dakar to Kigalicar car 7,911.8 km
    5d 19h
    $1,019–1,471

  3. Bus, fly to Kihihi Airport, drive

    1. Take the bus from Dakar to Dakar AIBDbus bus
    2. Fly from Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) to Kihihi Airport (KHX)plane plane DSS - KHX
    3. Drive from Kihihi Airport (KHX) to Musanzecar car
    30h 41m
    $530–1,341

Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) to Kigali International Airport (KGL) flights

Calendar5Weekly Planes
Duration16h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$518Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5,580.8 km
  • Duration: 18h 37m

What companies run services between Dakar, Senegal and Rwanda?

There is no direct connection from Dakar to Rwanda. However, you can take the bus to Cardinal Hyacinthe Thiandoum, walk to Dakar, take the bus to Dakar AIBD, walk to Blaise-Diagne-Airport-DSS airport, fly to Kigali International Airport (KGL), walk to Kigali Airport, then take the bus to Kigali. Alternatively, you can drive from Dakar to Kigali in around 5d 19h.

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