Buses to Kalemie
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 Kalemie, with straight-line distance and an estimated time at typical coach speeds including stops.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kalemie to Uvira | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 284 km (176 mi) | about 5 h 21 min |
| Kalemie to Bukavu | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 386 km (240 mi) | about 7 h 11 min |
| Kalemie to Kindu | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 493 km (306 mi) | about 9 h 6 min |
| Kalemie to Bukama | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 516 km (321 mi) | about 9 h 31 min |
| Kalemie to Kabinda | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 522 km (324 mi) | about 9 h 36 min |
| Kalemie to Kamina | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 557 km (346 mi) | about 10 h 15 min |
| Kalemie to Gandajika | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 586 km (364 mi) | about 10 h 46 min |
| Kalemie to Mbuji-Mayi | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 620 km (385 mi) | about 11 h 23 min |
| Kalemie to Likasi | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 622 km (386 mi) | about 11 h 24 min |
| Kalemie to Mwene-Ditu | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 645 km (401 mi) | about 11 h 50 min |
| Kalemie to Lubumbashi | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 663 km (412 mi) | about 12 h 8 min |
| Kalemie to Kolwezi | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 670 km (416 mi) | about 12 h 16 min |
| Kalemie to Kisangani | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 845 km (525 mi) | about 15 h 25 min |
| Kalemie to Kananga | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 750 km (466 mi) | about 13 h 42 min |
| Kalemie to Tshikapa | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 929 km (578 mi) | about 16 h 56 min |
| Kalemie to Kikwit | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 1,153 km (717 mi) | about 20 h 56 min |
| Kalemie to Mbandaka | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 1,385 km (860 mi) | about 25 h 6 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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How are the journey times on this page worked out?
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.