There are 3 ways to get from Rwanda to Bukavu by plane, bus, or car
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Kigali (KGL) to Kamembe (KME) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rwanda to Bukavu is to bus which costs $15 - $24 and takes 4h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Rwanda to Bukavu is to fly which takes 2h 15m and costs $40 - $240.
The distance between Rwanda and Bukavu is 172 km. The road distance is 241.6 km.
It takes approximately 2h 15m to get from Rwanda to Bukavu, including transfers.
The best way to get from Rwanda to Bukavu is to fly which takes 2h 15m and costs $40 - $240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $15 - $24 and takes 4h 15m.
Yes, the driving distance between Rwanda to Bukavu is 242 km. It takes approximately 3h 43m to drive from Rwanda to Bukavu.
There are nine+ hotels available in Bukavu.
What companies run services between Rwanda and Bukavu, Democratic Republic of the Congo?
Rwandair Express flies from Kigali (KGL) to Kamembe (KME) once daily. Alternatively, Volcano Express Ltd operates a bus from Nyabugogo Bus Stn to Rusizi Bus Stn every 2 hours. Tickets cost $14–21 and the journey takes 4h.
- Website
- rwandair.com
Flights from Kigali to Kamembe
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–230
- 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
- $14–21
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
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