There are 3 ways to get from Addis Ababa to Bujumbura by plane, bus, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Bujumbura (BJM)plane ADD - BJM
5h 34m$332–1,081Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Addis Ababa to Nairobibus
- Take the bus from Nairobi to Bujumburabus
2d 3h$122–137Drive 2,159.4 km
- Drive from Addis Ababa to Bujumburacar 2,159.4 km
40h 43m$308–444
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Bujumbura (BJM) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Addis Ababa to Bujumbura is to bus which costs $120 - $140 and takes 2 days 3h.
The fastest way to get from Addis Ababa to Bujumbura is to fly which takes 5h 34m and costs $330 - $1,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Addis Ababa to Bujumbura. However, there are services departing from Addis Ababa and arriving at Bujumbura via Eastleigh Terminal and Nairobi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 3h.
The distance between Addis Ababa and Bujumbura is 1741 km. The road distance is 2159.4 km.
The best way to get from Addis Ababa to Bujumbura without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 3h and costs $120 - $140.
It takes approximately 5h 34m to get from Addis Ababa to Bujumbura, including transfers.
Addis Ababa to Bujumbura bus services, operated by Abyssinia Luxury, depart from Addis Ababa station.
The best way to get from Addis Ababa to Bujumbura is to fly which takes 5h 34m and costs $330 - $1,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $120 - $140 and takes 2 days 3h.
Addis Ababa to Bujumbura bus services, operated by Abyssinia Luxury, arrive at Nairobi station.
Bujumbura is 1h behind Addis Ababa. It is currently 4:21 PM in Addis Ababa and 3:21 PM in Bujumbura.
What companies run services between Addis Ababa, Ethiopia and Bujumbura, Burundi?
Ethiopian Airlines flies from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Bujumbura (BJM) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Addis Ababa to Bujumbura via Nairobi, Eastleigh Terminal, Koja, and Nairobi in around 2d 3h.
- Website
- ethiopianairlines.com
Flights from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Bujumbura
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $320–1,100
- Website
- abyssinialuxurycoach.com
Bus from Addis Ababa to Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 21h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–75
- Schedules at
- abyssinialuxurycoach.com
- Phone
- +254 701 110011
- Website
- mozaico.co.ke
Bus from Nairobi to Bujumbura
- Ave. Duration
- 29h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $63
- Schedules at
- mozaico.co.ke
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Addis Ababa to Bujumbura is 2159 km. It takes approximately 40h 43m to drive from Addis Ababa to Bujumbura.
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