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There are 4 ways to get from Arua to Bujumbura by plane or bus

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  1. Fly from Arua

    best
    1. Fly from Arua (RUA) to Bujumbura (BJM)plane plane RUA - BJM
    7h 9m
    $230–663

  2. Bus via Kigali

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Arua to Kampalabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Trinity Bus Terminal to Nyabugogo Bus Stnbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Nyabugogo Bus Stn to Bujumburabus bus
    20h 26m
    $28–93

  3. Bus to Entebbe, fly

    1. Take the bus from Arua to Kampalabus bus
    2. Fly from Entebbe (EBB) to Bujumbura (BJM)plane plane EBB - BJM
    12h 11m
    $176–449

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Arua to Kampalabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kampala to Bujumburabus bus
    23h 26m
    $42

Arua (RUA) to Bujumbura (BJM) flights

Calendar3Weekly Planes
Duration6h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$223Cheapest Price
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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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