Facts about the transport from Kampala to Kigali
| Cheapest Transport | $209 |
| Fastest Transport | 1h |
| Earliest Departure | 3:50 AM |
| Latest Departure | 10:10 PM |
| Departures per day | 24 |
| Distance | 851 kilometers |
| Transport Companies | Kenya Airways, RwandAir |
Kampala to Kigali
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Kampala to Kigali Schedule
| Type | Operator | Class | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Price | Rating |
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Taxi | Daytrip private transfer with English speaking driver | Standard 3pax | Any time | +8h 11m | $310.00 | |
Taxi | Daytrip private transfer with English speaking driver | Minivan 4pax | Any time | +8h 11m | $363.00 | |
Taxi | Daytrip private transfer with English speaking driver | Minivan 7pax | Any time | +8h 11m | $363.00 | |
Taxi | Daytrip private transfer with English speaking driver | Minivan 7pax | Any time | +8h 46m | $365.00 | |
Taxi | Daytrip private transfer with English speaking driver | Standard 3pax | Any time | +8h 46m | $312.00 | |
Taxi | Daytrip private transfer with English speaking driver | Minivan 4pax | Any time | +8h 46m | $365.00 |
How to get from Kampala to Kigali
Travelling between Kampala and Kigali is possible by Flight and taxi. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Flight is the slowest option.
The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 387.79 if you go by taxi; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a flight which will set you back mere USD 208.92.
How long does it take to get from Kampala to Kigali?
It can take you anywhere between 1 and 24 hours to travel between Kampala and Kigali depending on the means of transport you choose.
Flight is the fastest way to travel between Kampala and Kigali. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h. Flight does a much slower job and take about 23h 15m to reach Kigali.
How much does it cost to get from Kampala to Kigali?
Travelling between Kampala and Kigali can be as cheap as USD 208.92 if you opt for a Kenya Airways flight and as expensive as USD 387.79 if you buy a Daytrip private transfer with English speaking driver taxi ticket.
Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.
How many trips per day are there between Kampala and Kigali ?
- 18 from Kampala to Kigali starting from 03:50 Entebbe Airport until 22:10 Entebbe Airport
- 6 from Kampala to Kigali starting from 00:00 Kampala Hotel Transfer until 00:00 Kampala Hotel Transfer
Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Kampala to Kigali.
What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?
Flights
Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Kampala to Kigali, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 208.92.Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.
If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.
In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.
Airlines flying between Kampala and Kigali
Kenya Airways, RwandAir
Taxi
Some travellers consider taxi to be the most convenient form of overland transport thanks to flexible departure times, a possibility to choose the size of the car you need, and a hassle-free door-to-door service.Things to remember: If you are planning to make detours during your trip, discuss it with your driver or service provider in advance as it may affect the price.
Companies offering charters between Kampala and Kigali
Daytrip private transfer with English speaking driver
What is the most popular transport to get from Kampala to Kigali?
There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with flight remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.
Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route
- 100% decided to fly
Transportation from Kampala to Kigali
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Flights$ 208.92
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Taxis$ 331.17
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Trains are not available
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Buses are not available
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Ferries are not available
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Vans are not available