Buses to Mbandaka
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 Mbandaka, with straight-line distance and an estimated time at typical coach speeds including stops.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mbandaka to Bandundu Province | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 387 km (240 mi) | about 7 h 11 min |
| Mbandaka to Gemena | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 394 km (245 mi) | about 7 h 19 min |
| Mbandaka to Lisala | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 431 km (268 mi) | about 7 h 59 min |
| Mbandaka to Bumba | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 525 km (326 mi) | about 9 h 40 min |
| Mbandaka to Ilebo | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 551 km (343 mi) | about 10 h 8 min |
| Mbandaka to Kikwit | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 569 km (354 mi) | about 10 h 28 min |
| Mbandaka to Kinshasa | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 586 km (364 mi) | about 10 h 46 min |
| Mbandaka to Masina | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 587 km (365 mi) | about 10 h 47 min |
| Mbandaka to Inkisi | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 677 km (421 mi) | about 12 h 24 min |
| Mbandaka to Mbanza-Ngungu | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 701 km (435 mi) | about 12 h 49 min |
| Mbandaka to Tshikapa | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 772 km (480 mi) | about 14 h 6 min |
| Mbandaka to Kisangani | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 772 km (480 mi) | about 14 h 6 min |
| Mbandaka to Mbuji-Mayi | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 907 km (564 mi) | about 16 h 31 min |
| Mbandaka to Kananga | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 806 km (501 mi) | about 14 h 43 min |
| Mbandaka to Bukavu | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 1,210 km (752 mi) | about 21 h 57 min |
| Mbandaka to Kolwezi | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 1,438 km (893 mi) | about 26 h 3 min |
| Mbandaka to Matadi | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 844 km (524 mi) | about 15 h 23 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.