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How to get from Gare Centrale to Istc by bus and light rail?

From Gare Centrale to Istc by bus and light rail

To get from Gare Centrale to Istc in Kinshasa, you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 bus lines: take the T1 light rail from Gare Centrale station to Gare De Kimbangu station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the L22 bus and finally take the L18 bus from Abattoir station to Arrêt Boulangerie station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 42 min. The bus and light rail schedule from Gare Centrale may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to Istc on the Moovit app.

42min
Light Rail - T1T1
Bus - L22L22
Bus - L18L18
Walk to Istc
Leaves from Gare Centrale

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Gare Centrale
  • 2
    Light Rail - T1T1
    Wait for light rail
    T1
    Aéroport
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Gare De Kimbangu
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Av. Mombutu
    610 m • 8 min
  • 5
    Bus - L22L22
    Wait for bus
    L22
    Fonction Publique
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Abattoir
    8 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Abattoir
    10 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - L18L18
    Wait for bus
    L18
    Kimbanseke (Cimetiere)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Arrêt Boulangerie
    6 min
  • 10
    Walk to Istc
    Walk to
    Istc
    Avenue De l`hopital
    230 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Gare Centrale to Istc by bus

To get from Gare Centrale to Istc in Kinshasa, take the L02 bus from Avenue Isiro, 1 station to Debon-Homme station. Next, take the L10 bus from Debon-Homme station to Arrêt Paroise station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 57 min. The bus and light rail schedule from Gare Centrale may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to Istc on the Moovit app.

57min
Walk to bus station
Bus - L02L02
Bus - L10L10
Walk to Istc
Leaves from Avenue Isiro, 1

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Avenue Isiro, 1
    240 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - L02L02
    Wait for bus
    L02
    Masina Sans Fil
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Debon-Homme
    33 min
  • 4
    Bus - L10L10
    Wait for bus
    L10
    Ndjili Ste. Therese
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Arrêt Paroise
    11 min
  • 6
    Walk to Istc
    Walk to
    Istc
    Avenue De l`hopital
    610 m • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Gare Centrale to Istc

The distance between Gare Centrale, Kinshasa and Istc, Kinshasa is approximately 16.39 km, which can typically be travelled in 42 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Gare Centrale to Istc by bus and light rail, so no matter how you choose to travel in Kinshasa – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Light Rail schedule from Gare Centrale to Istc

To check the bus and light rail schedule from Gare Centrale to Istc using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Gare Centrale) and destination (Istc), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and light rail routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and light rail, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and light rail schedules.

From Gare Centrale to Istc by bus

To get from Gare Centrale to Istc in Kinshasa, take the L02 bus from Avenue Isiro, 1 station to Debon-Homme station. Next, take the L10 bus from Debon-Homme station to Arrêt Paroise station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 57 min. The bus and light rail schedule from Gare Centrale may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to Istc on the Moovit app.

57min
Walk to bus station
Bus - L02L02
Bus - L10L10
Walk to Istc
Leaves from Avenue Isiro, 1

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Avenue Isiro, 1
    240 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - L02L02
    Wait for bus
    L02
    Masina Sans Fil
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Debon-Homme
    33 min
  • 4
    Bus - L10L10
    Wait for bus
    L10
    Ndjili Ste. Therese
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Arrêt Paroise
    11 min
  • 6
    Walk to Istc
    Walk to
    Istc
    Avenue De l`hopital
    610 m • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Gare Centrale to Istc?

    The fastest way takes 42 minutes, using Light Rail line T1, Bus line L22, Bus line L18.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Gare Centrale to Istc?

    The alternative route takes 57 minutes, using Bus line L02, Bus line L10.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Gare Centrale and Istc in Kinshasa?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 42 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Gare Centrale to Istc in Kinshasa?

    The T1 light rail line goes from Aéroport station near Gare Centrale to Gare De Kimbangu station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Gare De Kimbangu station near Istc in Kinshasa.

  • How long does it take to travel from Gare Centrale to Istc in Kinshasa by light rail and bus?

    The total travel time between Gare Centrale and Istc in Kinshasa by light rail and bus is about 42 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Gare Centrale to get to Istc in Kinshasa?

    Get on the T1 light rail from the Aéroport station near Gare Centrale in Kinshasa.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Gare Centrale and Istc in Kinshasa?

    Get off the light rail at the Gare De Kimbangu stop, which is closest to Istc in Kinshasa.