Buses to Matadi
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 Matadi, with straight-line distance and an estimated time at typical coach speeds including stops.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matadi to Boma | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 45 km (28 mi) | about 1 h 4 min |
| Matadi to Moanda | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 121 km (75 mi) | about 2 h 25 min |
| Matadi to Mbanza-Ngungu | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 167 km (104 mi) | about 3 h 15 min |
| Matadi to Inkisi | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 193 km (120 mi) | about 3 h 43 min |
| Matadi to Kinshasa | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 265 km (165 mi) | about 5 h |
| Matadi to Masina | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 268 km (166 mi) | about 5 h 3 min |
| Matadi to Bandundu Province | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 517 km (321 mi) | about 9 h 31 min |
| Matadi to Kikwit | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 599 km (372 mi) | about 11 h |
| Matadi to Ilebo | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 807 km (501 mi) | about 14 h 43 min |
| Matadi to Tshikapa | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 814 km (506 mi) | about 14 h 51 min |
| Matadi to Mbandaka | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 844 km (524 mi) | about 15 h 23 min |
| Matadi to Kananga | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 990 km (615 mi) | about 18 h 1 min |
| Matadi to Mbuji-Mayi | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 1,120 km (696 mi) | about 20 h 21 min |
| Matadi to Kisangani | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 1,481 km (920 mi) | about 26 h 50 min |
| Matadi to Kolwezi | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 1,427 km (887 mi) | about 25 h 52 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.