There are several bus companies that serve Kigali - Musanze direction every half hour for Frw 1,930 (Sep 2018). The journey takes 2 hours.
Buy your ticket at the main bus station in Nyabugogo- each bus company has their own little office, look for the signs that say "Kigali-Musanze." Don't buy your ticket in advance - go to the bus station and expect to leave in roughly 30 minutes. If you book your ticket right before you leave, you may get a bad seat or have to stand.
Recommended bus companies: Virunga Express (dead link: December 2020); Kigali Bus Service, Ritco.
From Gisenyi buses go every 30 minutes, bound for Kigali, reaching Musanze after 1 hr 20 min, cost FRw 1200 (Feb 2017).
Musanze is a small town, you can walk from one end to the other along the main road in 30-40 minutes.
The best way to get around is walking or moto-taxi. Prices are negotiable with the moto drivers, but a typical ride across town is FRw 300-400 (Sep 2018.)
Volcanoes National Park offers several attractions. Tickets must be booked in advance through tour companies or the Rwanda Tourism Board (ORTPN).
Visit Lakes Burera and Ruhondo.
Visit the lava caves and tunnels.
In town: there are various lively markets to stroll about. In the north-west part of town is the 2016 built cathedral, a big church seating app. 2000 people and an amphitheater for approximately 4000 people. Near the southwest end of town, you can climb a hill overlooking the town and enjoying the panoramic view on the volcanoes.
Business Activities and Agriculture with notably fertile land in the surrounding legion
Musanze main markets and supermarkets are working almost 24 hour.
There are several ATMs in town, including a KCB ATM that (sometimes) dispenses US dollars ($100 bills only).
There are a number of restaurants around Musanze town, including:
There are so many Bar and coffee shops in Musanze as it is tourist city
Musanze City is open and wide for internet and call, you may have a free WIFI in the hotels, Lodges and Restaurant
In the City center and around you can find telecommunication shop where you can buy Sim card 3G and 4G whatever you want
VOA Radio, ELEFI Radion are available for music and news
There is one daily bus to Kampala, departing between 16:00 & 17:30 & arriving in Kampala sometime after 03;00. The company is Trinity & the bus costs Frw 12,000. From Musanze to Goma in Republic Democratic of Congo is only 2hrs driving.