There are 3 ways to get from Goma to Matadi by car, plane, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Drive to Kigali International Airport, fly, train
best- Drive from Goma to Kigali International Airport (KGL)car
- Fly from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Kinshasa International Airport (FIH)plane KGL - FIH
- Take the train from Kiseno to Mataditrain
16h 3m$382–826Drive 2,861.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Goma to Matadicar 2,861.6 km
2d 7h$299–432Drive to Kihihi Airport, fly, train
- Drive from Goma to Kihihi Airport (KHX)car
- Fly from Kihihi Airport (KHX) to Kinshasa International Airport (FIH)plane KHX - FIH
- Take the train from Kiseno to Mataditrain
29h 46m$373–914
Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Kinshasa International Airport (FIH) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Goma to Matadi is to drive which costs $290 - $440 and takes 2 days 7h.
The fastest way to get from Goma to Matadi is to drive and fly and train which takes 16h 3m and costs $380 - $850.
The distance between Goma and Matadi is 2186 km. The road distance is 2861.6 km.
It takes approximately 16h 3m to get from Goma to Matadi, including transfers.
Matadi is 1h behind Goma. It is currently 10:19 PM in Goma and 9:19 PM in Matadi.
Yes, the driving distance between Goma to Matadi is 2862 km. It takes approximately 2 days 7h to drive from Goma to Matadi.
There are two+ hotels available in Matadi.
What companies run services between Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo and Matadi, Democratic Republic of the Congo?
There is no direct connection from Goma to Matadi. However, you can drive to Kigali International Airport (KGL) airport, fly to Kinshasa International Airport (FIH), take the taxi to Kiseno, then take the train to Matadi. Alternatively, you can drive from Goma to Matadi in around 2d 7h.
- Website
- kenya-airways.com
Flights from Kigali International Airport to Kinshasa International Airport via Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- When
- Monday, Saturday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $290–450
- Website
- ugandairlines.com
Flights from Kigali International Airport to Kinshasa International Airport via Entebbe
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $300–800
Flights from Kihihi Airport to Kinshasa International Airport via Entebbe
- Ave. Duration
- 18h
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $300–800
- Website
- ethiopianairlines.com
Flights from Kihihi Airport to Kinshasa International Airport via Entebbe, Addis Ababa
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $390–1,200
Train from Kiseno to Matadi
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Luxury
- $50
- 1st Class
- $25
Train from Kiseno to Matadi
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Luxury
- $50
- 1st Class
- $25
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