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

The cheapest way to get from Kigali to Karonga is to fly and bus which costs $500 - $800 and takes 16h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kigali to Karonga is to fly and bus which takes 16h 3m and costs $500 - $800.

How far is it from Kigali to Karonga?

The distance between Kigali and Karonga is 2215 km.

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

The best way to get from Kigali to Karonga without a car is to bus and Private Transfer which takes 25h 47m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 25h 47m to get from Kigali to Karonga, including transfers.

Kigali to Karonga - 3 ways to travel via bus, Private Transfer , and plane

There are 3 ways to get from Kigali to Karonga by bus, shuttle, 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, Private Transfer
best
1. Take the bus from Nyabugogo Bus Stn to Trinity Bus Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from Berelay Rd to Tunduma Terminalbus
3. Take a shuttle bus from Tunduma to Malawi bordershuttle
4. Take the bus from Songwe to Karongabus
25h 47m
Fly to Kamuzu International Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Kigali (KGL) to Kamuzu International Airport (LLW)plane KGL - LLW
2. Take the bus from Lilongwe to Karongabus
16h 3m
$530–800
Fly to Mbeya Airport, Private Transfer , bus
1. Fly from Kigali (KGL) to Mbeya Airport (MBI)plane KGL - MBI
2. Take a shuttle bus from Mbeya Airport to Malawi bordershuttle
3. Take the bus from Songwe to Karongabus
15h 59m

Kigali (KGL) to Mbeya Airport (MBI) flights

22Weekly Planes

7h 48mAverage Duration

$226Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Kigali to Karonga.

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Distance: 2,214.6 km
Duration: 25h 47m

What companies run services between Kigali, Rwanda and Karonga, Northern Region, Malawi?

There is no direct connection from Kigali to Karonga. However, you can take the bus to Trinity Bus Terminal, walk to Berelay Rd, take the bus to Tunduma Terminal, take the taxi to Tunduma, take the shuttle to Malawi border, walk to Songwe, then take the bus to Karonga. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Kigali Airport, walk to Kigali (KGL) airport, fly to Mbeya Airport (MBI), walk to Mbeya Airport, take the shuttle to Malawi border, walk to Songwe, then take the bus to Karonga.

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