There are 3 ways to get from Bujumbura to Addis Ababa by plane, bus, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Bujumbura (BJM) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)plane BJM - ADD
3h 29m$398–1,410Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bujumbura to Nairobibus
- Take the bus from Nairobi to Addis Abababus
2d 3h$118–138Drive 2,159.4 km
- Drive from Bujumbura to Addis Ababacar 2,159.4 km
40h 44m$308–444
Bujumbura (BJM) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bujumbura to Addis Ababa is to bus which costs $110 - $140 and takes 2 days 3h.
The fastest way to get from Bujumbura to Addis Ababa is to fly which takes 3h 29m and costs $390 - $1,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Bujumbura to Addis Ababa. However, there are services departing from Bujumbura and arriving at Addis Ababa via Koja and Nairobi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 3h.
The distance between Bujumbura and Addis Ababa is 1742 km. The road distance is 2159.4 km.
The best way to get from Bujumbura to Addis Ababa without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 3h and costs $110 - $140.
It takes approximately 3h 29m to get from Bujumbura to Addis Ababa, including transfers.
Bujumbura to Addis Ababa bus services, operated by Mozaico Coaches Ltd, depart from Bujumbura station.
The best way to get from Bujumbura to Addis Ababa is to fly which takes 3h 29m and costs $390 - $1,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $140 and takes 2 days 3h.
Bujumbura to Addis Ababa bus services, operated by Mozaico Coaches Ltd, arrive at Nairobi station.
Addis Ababa is 1h ahead of Bujumbura. It is currently 2:48 PM in Bujumbura and 3:48 PM in Addis Ababa.
What companies run services between Bujumbura, Burundi and Addis Ababa, Ethiopia?
Ethiopian Airlines and Rwandair Express fly from Bujumbura (BJM) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bujumbura to Addis Ababa via Nairobi, Koja, Eastleigh Terminal, and Nairobi in around 2d 3h.
- Website
- ethiopianairlines.com
Flights from Bujumbura to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $390–1,400
- Website
- rwandair.com
Flights from Bujumbura to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport via Kigali
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $390–1,400
- Phone
- +254 701 110011
- Website
- mozaico.co.ke
Bus from Bujumbura to Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 29h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $63
- Schedules at
- mozaico.co.ke
- Website
- abyssinialuxurycoach.com
Bus from Nairobi to Addis Ababa
- Ave. Duration
- 21h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–75
- Schedules at
- abyssinialuxurycoach.com
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Bujumbura to Addis Ababa is 2159 km. It takes approximately 40h 44m to drive from Bujumbura to Addis Ababa.
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