Kikwit to Bukavu by train
Bukavu lies 1,148 km (713 mi) east of Kikwit, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 16 h 30 min at the speeds typical of Democratic Republic of the Congo rail, over roughly 1,401 km (870 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Kikwit | Bukavu | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Democratic Republic of the Congo | Democratic Republic of the Congo |
| Population | 509,367 | 816,811 |
| Elevation | 466 m (1,529 ft) | 1,631 m (5,351 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Africa/Kinshasa) | UTC+2 (Africa/Lubumbashi) |
| Stations on record | none listed | none listed |
Clocks in Bukavu are 1 h ahead of Kikwit right now, so a 16 h 30 min journey lands 17 h 30 min later by the destination clock.
Where to book trains from Kikwit to Bukavu
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Staying in Bukavu
Our booking partner lists 5 places to stay in Bukavu. Of the 4 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (3). Guests have left 1 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Bukavu from Kikwit?
1,148 km (713 mi) in a straight line, east of Kikwit; by road roughly 1,401 km (870 mi).
How long does it take to get from Kikwit to Bukavu by train?
About 16 h 30 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kikwit and Bukavu?
Bukavu is 1 h ahead at the moment (Africa/Lubumbashi against Africa/Kinshasa).
Where can I stay in Bukavu?
Our booking partner lists 5 places to stay in Bukavu, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
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.