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 1209 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 26h 47m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 15h 59m to get from Kigali to Karonga, including transfers.

Kigali to Karonga - 4 ways to travel via plane, Private Transfer , bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Kigali to Karonga by plane, shuttle, bus, or car

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

Fly Kigali to Mbeya Airport, Private Transfer , bus
best
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
Fly Kigali 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
$531–800
Bus, Private Transfer
1. Take the bus from Kigali to Kampalabus
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
26h 47m
Drive to Bukoba, fly to Mbeya Airport, Private Transfer , bus
1. Drive from Kigali to Bukoba (BKZ)car
2. Fly from Bukoba (BKZ) to Mbeya Airport (MBI)plane BKZ - MBI
3. Take a shuttle bus from Mbeya Airport to Malawi bordershuttle
4. Take the bus from Songwe to Karongabus
43h 6m

Kigali (KGL) to Mbeya Airport (MBI) flights

26Weekly Planes

7h 48mAverage Duration

$227Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Kigali to Karonga.

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Distance: 1,208.6 km
Duration: 15h 59m

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 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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kigali to Karonga via Kampala, Berelay Rd, Tunduma Terminal, Tunduma, Malawi border, and Songwe in around 26h 47m.

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