What is the cheapest way to get from Kigali to Dar es Salaam?

The cheapest way to get from Kigali to Dar es Salaam is to bus and train which costs $60 - $110 and takes 38h 23m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kigali to Dar es Salaam?

The fastest way to get from Kigali to Dar es Salaam is to fly which takes 4h 50m and costs $190 - $320.

Is there a direct bus between Kigali and Dar es Salaam?

No, there is no direct bus from Kigali to Dar es Salaam. However, there are services departing from Nyabugogo Bus Park and arriving at Msimbazi Police via Nairobi and Ubungo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 13m.

How far is it from Kigali to Dar es Salaam?

The distance between Kigali and Dar es Salaam is 1165 km. The road distance is 1410.7 km.

How do I travel from Kigali to Dar es Salaam without a car?

The best way to get from Kigali to Dar es Salaam without a car is to bus which takes 37h 13m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Kigali to Dar es Salaam?

It takes approximately 4h 50m to get from Kigali to Dar es Salaam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kigali to Dar es Salaam bus from?

Kigali to Dar es Salaam bus services, operated by Trinity Express, depart from Nyabugogo Bus Park station.

Bus or fly from Kigali to Dar es Salaam?

The best way to get from Kigali to Dar es Salaam is to fly which takes 4h 50m and costs $190 - $320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 37h 13m.

Where does the Kigali to Dar es Salaam bus arrive?

Kigali to Dar es Salaam bus services, operated by Trinity Express, arrive at Duruma Rd station.

What is the time difference between Kigali and Dar es Salaam?

Dar es Salaam is 1h ahead of Kigali. It is currently 3:52 AM in Kigali and 4:52 AM in Dar es Salaam.

Can I drive from Kigali to Dar es Salaam?

Yes, the driving distance between Kigali to Dar es Salaam is 1411 km. It takes approximately 23h 59m to drive from Kigali to Dar es Salaam.

Where can I stay near Dar es Salaam?

There are 802+ hotels available in Dar es Salaam.

Kigali to Dar es Salaam - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car

There are 7 ways to get from Kigali to Dar es Salaam by plane, bus, car, ferry, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Julius Nyerere International Airport
best
1. Fly from Kigali (KGL) to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR)KGL - DAR
4h 50m
$198–320
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nyabugogo Bus Park to Duruma Rd
2. Take the bus from Nairobi to Moshi
3. Take the train from Moshi to Dar es Salaam
38h 23m
$64–102
Bus
1. Take the bus from Nyabugogo Bus Park to Duruma Rd
2. Take the bus from Nairobi to Dar es Salaam
37h 13m
Drive 1,410.7 km
1. Drive from Kigali to Dar es Salaam1,410.7 km
23h 59m
$182–263
Fly to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, ferry
1. Fly from Kigali (KGL) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ)KGL - ZNZ
2. Take the ferry from Zanzibar to Dar es Salaam
7h 19m
$269–579
Bus via Dar es Salaam
1. Take the bus from Nyabugogo Bus Park to Duruma Rd
2. Take the bus from Nairobi to Dar es Salaam
38h 13m
$71–117
Bus via Kigali Airport
1. Take the bus from Kigali to Nairobi
2. Take the bus from Nairobi to Dar es Salaam
40h 46m
$71–88

Kigali (KGL) to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) flights

14Weekly Planes

3h 58mAverage Duration

$194Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,164.7 km
Duration: 4h 50m

What companies run services between Kigali, Rwanda and Dar es Salaam, Tanzania?

Rwandair Express, Kenya Airways, and Oman Air fly from Kigali (KGL) to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nyabugogo Bus Park to Msimbazi Police via Duruma Rd, Nairobi, Dar es Salaam, and Ubungo in around 37h 13m.

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