Buses to Kinshasa
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 Kinshasa, with straight-line distance and an estimated time at typical coach speeds including stops.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kinshasa to Inkisi | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 94 km (58 mi) | about 1 h 56 min |
| Kinshasa to Mbanza-Ngungu | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 115 km (72 mi) | about 2 h 19 min |
| Kinshasa to Bandundu Province | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 255 km (159 mi) | about 4 h 50 min |
| Kinshasa to Matadi | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 265 km (165 mi) | about 5 h |
| Kinshasa to Boma | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 302 km (188 mi) | about 5 h 40 min |
| Kinshasa to Moanda | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 371 km (231 mi) | about 6 h 55 min |
| Kinshasa to Kikwit | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 396 km (246 mi) | about 7 h 21 min |
| Kinshasa to Ilebo | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 585 km (363 mi) | about 10 h 44 min |
| Kinshasa to Mbandaka | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 586 km (364 mi) | about 10 h 46 min |
| Kinshasa to Tshikapa | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 650 km (404 mi) | about 11 h 55 min |
| Kinshasa to Kananga | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 806 km (501 mi) | about 14 h 42 min |
| Kinshasa to Mbuji-Mayi | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 938 km (583 mi) | about 17 h 5 min |
| Kinshasa to Kisangani | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 1,222 km (760 mi) | about 22 h 11 min |
| Kinshasa to Kolwezi | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 1,325 km (823 mi) | about 24 h 1 min |
| Kinshasa to Likasi | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 1,460 km (907 mi) | about 26 h 26 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.