There are 5 ways to get from Kigali to Matare by plane, bus, taxi, 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
best- Fly from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Kamembe International Airport (KME)plane KGL - KME
2h 22m$67–142Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Nyabugogo Bus Stn to Rusizi Bus Stnbus
4h 15m$16–21Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Kigali to Muhangabus
- Take the taxi from Muhanga to Mataretaxi
3h 47m$111–160Drive 222.8 km
- Drive from Kigali to Matarecar 222.8 km
3h 28m$29–42Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kigali to Mataretaxi 222.8 km
3h 28m$140–180
Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Kamembe International Airport (KME) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kigali to Matare is to bus which costs $15 - $21 and takes 4h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Kigali to Matare is to fly which takes 2h 22m and costs $65 - $150.
The distance between Kigali and Matare is 172 km. The road distance is 222.8 km.
The best way to get from Kigali to Matare without a car is to bus which takes 4h 15m and costs $15 - $21.
It takes approximately 2h 22m to get from Kigali to Matare, including transfers.
The best way to get from Kigali to Matare is to fly which takes 2h 22m and costs $65 - $150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $15 - $21 and takes 4h 15m.
Yes, the driving distance between Kigali to Matare is 223 km. It takes approximately 3h 28m to drive from Kigali to Matare.
There are 13+ hotels available in Matare.
What companies run services between Kigali, Rwanda and Matare, Western Province, Rwanda?
Rwandair Express flies from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Kamembe International Airport (KME) once daily. Alternatively, Volcano Express Ltd operates a bus from Nyabugogo Bus Stn to Rusizi Bus Stn every 2 hours. Tickets cost $14–20 and the journey takes 4h.
- Website
- rwandair.com
Flights from Kigali International Airport to Kamembe International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Phone
- +250788351253
- info@volcanoexpress.co.rw
- Website
- facebook.com
Bus from Nyabugogo Bus Stn to Rusizi Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $14–20
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
Bus from Kigali to Muhanga
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–20
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
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