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How to get fromRwanda to Dakarby plane, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Rwanda to Dakar by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Kigali International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)plane plane KGL - DSS
    2. Take the bus from Dakar AIBD to Dakarbus bus
    19h 35m
    $362–1,013

  2. Fly from Kamembe International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Kamembe International Airport (KME) to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)plane plane KME - DSS
    2. Take the bus from Dakar AIBD to Dakarbus bus
    39h 11m
    $321–912

  3. Drive  7,910.8 km

    1. Drive from Kigali to Dakarcar car 7,910.8 km
    5d 19h
    $1,019–1,471

  4. Drive to Kihihi Airport, fly, bus

    1. Drive from Musanze to Kihihi Airport (KHX)car car
    2. Fly from Kihihi Airport (KHX) to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)plane plane KHX - DSS
    3. Take the bus from Dakar AIBD to Dakarbus bus
    28h 24m
    $401–941

Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration17h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$353Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5,583.5 km
  • Duration: 19h 35m

What companies run services between Rwanda and Dakar, Senegal?

There is no direct connection from Rwanda to Dakar. However, you can take the bus to Kigali Airport, walk to Kigali International Airport (KGL) airport, fly to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS), walk to Dakar AIBD, take the bus to Dakar, walk to Cardinal Hyacinthe Thiandoum, then take the bus to Place de la nation. Alternatively, you can drive from Kigali to Dakar in around 5d 19h.

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