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How to get fromGoma to Butareby car, bus, ferry or plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Goma to Butare by car, bus, ferry, or plane

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  1. Drive, bus

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    1. Drive from Goma to Muhangacar car
    2. Take the bus from Muhanga to Kigalibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kigali to Huyebus bus
    5h 47m
    $19–65

  2. Drive 177.5 km

    1. Drive from Goma to Butarecar car 177.5 km
    3h 57m
    $23–33

  3. Ferry, fly, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Goma to Bukavuferry ferry
    2. Fly from Kamembe (KME) to Kigali International Airport (KGL)plane plane KME - KGL
    3. Take the bus from Kigali to Huyebus bus
    7h 49m
    $107–301

Kamembe (KME) to Kigali International Airport (KGL) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration40 minAverage Duration
Ticket$41Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo and Butare, Rwanda?

There is no direct connection from Goma to Butare. However, you can drive to Muhanga, take the bus to Kigali, then take the bus to Huye. Alternatively, you can drive from Goma to Butare in around 3h 57m.

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