Buses to Bukavu
The cities within coach range, estimated times from distance, and who sells the tickets.
Coaches cover the ground rail does not, and in most countries they are the cheapest way between cities. Below are the cities within practical coach range of Bukavu, with straight-line distance and an estimated time at typical coach speeds including stops.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bukavu to Uvira | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 106 km (66 mi) | about 2 h 9 min |
| Bukavu to Butembo | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 297 km (184 mi) | about 5 h 35 min |
| Bukavu to Kindu | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 328 km (204 mi) | about 6 h 8 min |
| Bukavu to Beni | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 339 km (211 mi) | about 6 h 20 min |
| Bukavu to Kalemie | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 386 km (240 mi) | about 7 h 11 min |
| Bukavu to Bunia | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 477 km (296 mi) | about 8 h 48 min |
| Bukavu to Kisangani | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 526 km (327 mi) | about 9 h 41 min |
| Bukavu to Isiro | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 601 km (373 mi) | about 11 h 2 min |
| Bukavu to Kabinda | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 631 km (392 mi) | about 11 h 34 min |
| Bukavu to Mbuji-Mayi | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 710 km (441 mi) | about 12 h 59 min |
| Bukavu to Gandajika | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 719 km (447 mi) | about 13 h 9 min |
| Bukavu to Bakwa | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 753 km (468 mi) | about 13 h 46 min |
| Bukavu to Lubumbashi | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 1,031 km (640 mi) | about 18 h 45 min |
| Bukavu to Kananga | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 807 km (501 mi) | about 14 h 44 min |
| Bukavu to Kolwezi | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 987 km (614 mi) | about 17 h 58 min |
| Bukavu to Likasi | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 972 km (604 mi) | about 17 h 42 min |
| Bukavu to Tshikapa | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 993 km (617 mi) | about 18 h 3 min |
| Bukavu to Kikwit | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 1,148 km (713 mi) | about 20 h 51 min |
| Bukavu to Mbandaka | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 1,210 km (752 mi) | about 21 h 57 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
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From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
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Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.