What is the cheapest way to get from Mwanza to Butare?

The cheapest way to get from Mwanza to Butare is to fly and bus which costs $360 - $600 and takes 4h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Mwanza to Butare?

The fastest way to get from Mwanza to Butare is to fly and bus which takes 4h 16m and costs $360 - $600.

How far is it from Mwanza to Butare?

The distance between Mwanza and Butare is 458 km.

How do I travel from Mwanza to Butare without a car?

The best way to get from Mwanza to Butare without a car is to ferry and taxi and bus which takes 30h 58m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Mwanza to Butare?

It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Mwanza to Butare, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Mwanza and Butare?

Butare is 1h behind Mwanza. It is currently 12:47 AM in Mwanza and 11:47 PM in Butare.

Where can I stay near Butare?

There are 12+ hotels available in Butare.

Mwanza to Butare - 2 ways to travel via plane, bus, ferry, and taxi

There are 2 ways to get from Mwanza to Butare by plane, bus, ferry, or taxi

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

Fly, bus
best
1. Fly from Mwanza Airport (MWZ) to Kigali (KGL)plane MWZ - KGL
2. Take the bus from Kigali to Huyebus
4h 16m
$360–575
Ferry, taxi, bus
1. Take the ferry from Mwanza North Port to Bukobaferry
2. Take the taxi from Bukoba to Mutukulataxi
3. Take the bus from Mutukula to Kampalabus
4. Take the bus from Kampala to Kigalibus
5. Take the bus from Kigali to Huyebus
30h 58m

Mwanza Airport (MWZ) to Kigali (KGL) flights

7Weekly Planes

1h 10mAverage Duration

$146Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Mwanza to Butare.

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Distance: 457.8 km
Duration: 4h 16m

What companies run services between Mwanza, Tanzania and Butare, Rwanda?

There is no direct connection from Mwanza to Butare. However, you can take the taxi to Mwanza Airport (MWZ) airport, fly to Kigali (KGL), take the taxi to Kigali, then take the bus to Huye. Alternatively, you can take the ferry to Bukoba, take the taxi to Mutukula, take the bus to Kampala, walk to Namirembe Park, take the bus to Jaguar Bus Terminal, walk to Kampala, take the bus to Kigali, then take the bus to Huye.

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