What is the cheapest way to get from Arua to Bujumbura?

The cheapest way to get from Arua to Bujumbura is to bus which costs $43 and takes 23h 26m.

What is the fastest way to get from Arua to Bujumbura?

The fastest way to get from Arua to Bujumbura is to fly which takes 7h 9m and costs $230 - $700.

Is there a direct bus between Arua and Bujumbura?

No, there is no direct bus from Arua to Bujumbura. However, there are services departing from Arua and arriving at Bujumbura via Mini Price, Trinity Bus Terminal and Nyabugogo Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 26m.

How far is it from Arua to Bujumbura?

The distance between Arua and Bujumbura is 743 km.

How do I travel from Arua to Bujumbura without a car?

The best way to get from Arua to Bujumbura without a car is to bus via Kigali which takes 20h 26m and costs $28 - $95.

How long does it take to get from Arua to Bujumbura?

It takes approximately 7h 9m to get from Arua to Bujumbura, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Arua to Bujumbura bus from?

Arua to Bujumbura bus services, operated by KK Traveller, depart from Arua station.

Bus or fly from Arua to Bujumbura?

The best way to get from Arua to Bujumbura is to fly which takes 7h 9m and costs $230 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus via Kigali, which costs $28 - $95 and takes 20h 26m.

Where does the Arua to Bujumbura bus arrive?

Arua to Bujumbura bus services, operated by KK Traveller, arrive at Kampala station.

What is the time difference between Arua and Bujumbura?

Bujumbura is 1h behind Arua. It is currently 4:52 PM in Arua and 3:52 PM in Bujumbura.

Where can I stay near Bujumbura?

There are 29+ hotels available in Bujumbura.

Arua to Bujumbura - 5 ways to travel via plane, and bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Arua to Bujumbura by plane or bus

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Fly Arua to Bujumbura
best
1. Fly from Arua (RUA) to Bujumbura (BJM)plane RUA - BJM
7h 9m
$230–663
Bus via Kigali
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Arua to Kampalabus
2. Take the bus from Trinity Bus Terminal to Nyabugogo Bus Stnbus
3. Take the bus from Nyabugogo Bus Stn to Bujumburabus
20h 26m
$28–93
Fly Arua to Kigali International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Arua (RUA) to Kigali International Airport (KGL)plane RUA - KGL
2. Take the bus from Nyabugogo Bus Stn to Bujumburabus
14h 31m
$86–400
Bus to Entebbe, fly to Bujumbura
1. Take the bus from Arua to Kampalabus
2. Fly from Entebbe (EBB) to Bujumbura (BJM)plane EBB - BJM
12h 11m
$176–449
Bus
1. Take the bus from Arua to Kampalabus
2. Take the bus from Kampala to Bujumburabus
23h 26m
$42

Arua (RUA) to Bujumbura (BJM) flights

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6h 55mAverage Duration

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Distance: 742.8 km
Duration: 7h 9m

What companies run services between Arua, Uganda and Bujumbura, Burundi?

Eagle Air Uganda and Uganda Airlines fly from Arua (RUA) to Bujumbura (BJM) 3 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Arua to Bujumbura via Kampala, Mini Price, National Mosque, Trinity Bus Terminal, and Nyabugogo Bus Stn in around 20h 26m.

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