How to get fromKigali to Kitweby plane, bus, car or train

Travel from

To

See all options

Search accommodation with Booking.com

There are 5 ways to get from Kigali to Kitwe by plane, bus, car, 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 Ndola, bus
best
1. Fly from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Ndola (NLA)plane KGL - NLA
2. Take the bus from Ndola to Kitwebus
10h 41m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nyabugogo Bus Stn to Trinity Bus Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from Berelay Rd to Tunduma Terminalbus
3. Take the bus from Nakonde Bus Stn to Kapiri Mposhibus
4. Take the bus from Kapiri Mposhi to Power Tools Bus Stationbus
41h 39m
$126–183
Fly to Lubumbashi International Airport, drive
1. Fly from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM)plane KGL - FBM
2. Drive from Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM) to Kitwecar
12h 46m
$370–696
Fly to Lusaka, bus
1. Fly from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Lusaka (LUN)plane KGL - LUN
2. Take the bus from Lusaka to Kitwebus
12h 17m
$324–534
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Nyabugogo Bus Stn to Trinity Bus Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from Berelay Rd to Tunduma Terminalbus
3. Take the train from Nakonde to New Kapiri Mposhitrain
4. Take the bus from Kapiri Mposhi to Power Tools Bus Stationbus
2d 1h

Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Ndola (NLA) flights

11Weekly Planes

8h 36mAverage Duration

$245Cheapest Price

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Kigali to Kitwe.

Launch map view

Distance: 1,315.2 km
Duration: 10h 41m

What companies run services between Kigali, Rwanda and Kitwe, Zambia?

You can take a bus from Nyabugogo Bus Stn to Power Tools Bus Station via Trinity Bus Terminal, Berelay Rd, Tunduma Terminal, Nakonde Bus Stn, Kapiri Mposhi, and Kapiri Mposhi in around 41h 39m.

Airlines

Train operators

Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including How to get from Florence to Rome, Best ways to travel around Australia, and Getting around the Cyclades - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Kitwe(opens in a new window), Zambia(opens in a new window)

Kitwe is the third largest city in terms of infrastructure development (after Lusaka and Ndola) and second largest city in terms of size and population (after Lusaka) in Zambia. With a population of 517,543 (2010 census provisional) Kitwe is one of the most developed commercial and industrial areas in the nation, alongside Ndola and Lusaka. It has a complex of mines on its north-western and western edges.

Places to stay in Kitwe

Garden Court Kitwe(Opens in a new window)

8.3Very Good

Sherbourne Hotel(Opens in a new window)

7.6Good

Artem Apartments - Apartment 2(Opens in a new window)

7.9Good

Pamo Hotel and Restaurants(Opens in a new window)

6.4Pleasant

Rome2Rio makes travelling from Kigali to Kitwe easy.

Rome2Rio is a door-to-door travel information and booking engine, helping you get to and from any location in the world. Find all the transport options for your trip from Kigali to Kitwe right here. Rome2Rio displays up to date schedules, route maps, journey times and estimated fares from relevant transport operators, ensuring you can make an informed decision about which option will suit you best. Rome2Rio also offers online bookings for selected operators, making reservations easy and straightforward.