What is the cheapest way to get from Bujumbura to Cape Town?

The cheapest way to get from Bujumbura to Cape Town is to bus which costs R 4 500 - R 5 500 and takes 4 days 20h.

What is the fastest way to get from Bujumbura to Cape Town?

The fastest way to get from Bujumbura to Cape Town is to fly which takes 13h 33m and costs R 7 000 - R 10 000.

Is there a direct bus between Bujumbura and Cape Town?

No, there is no direct bus from Bujumbura to Cape Town. However, there are services departing from Bujumbura and arriving at Cape Town via Nairobi, Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal and Harare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4 days 20h.

How far is it from Bujumbura to Cape Town?

The distance between Bujumbura and Cape Town is 3614 km. The road distance is 4841.9 km.

How do I travel from Bujumbura to Cape Town without a car?

The best way to get from Bujumbura to Cape Town without a car is to bus which takes 4 days 20h and costs R 4 500 - R 5 500.

How long does it take to get from Bujumbura to Cape Town?

It takes approximately 13h 33m to get from Bujumbura to Cape Town, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bujumbura to Cape Town bus from?

Bujumbura to Cape Town bus services, operated by Mozaico Coaches Ltd, depart from Bujumbura station.

Bus or fly from Bujumbura to Cape Town?

The best way to get from Bujumbura to Cape Town is to fly which takes 13h 33m and costs R 7 000 - R 10 000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs R 4 500 - R 5 500 and takes 4 days 20h.

Where does the Bujumbura to Cape Town bus arrive?

Bujumbura to Cape Town bus services, operated by Mozaico Coaches Ltd, arrive at Nairobi station.

Can I drive from Bujumbura to Cape Town?

Yes, the driving distance between Bujumbura to Cape Town is 4842 km. It takes approximately 2 days 15h to drive from Bujumbura to Cape Town.

Where can I stay near Cape Town?

There are 7686+ hotels available in Cape Town.

Bujumbura to Cape Town - 6 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Bujumbura to Cape Town by plane, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Bujumbura (BJM) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)plane BJM - CPT
13h 33m
R 7,241–9,785
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bujumbura to Nairobibus
2. Take the bus from Nairobi to Ubungo Intl Bus Terminalbus
3. Take the bus from Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal to RoadPortbus
4. Take the bus from Harare to Cape Townbus
4d 20h
R 4,502–5,112
Drive 4,841.9 km
1. Drive from Bujumbura to Cape Towncar 4,841.9 km
2d 15h
R 11,169–16,133
Bus via Johannesburg
1. Take the bus from Bujumbura to Nairobibus
2. Take the bus from Nairobi to Dar es Salaambus
3. Take the bus from Dar Es Salaam to Johannesburgbus
4. Take the bus from Park Station to Cape Town Stnbus
6d 7h
R 4,869–6,982
Bus via Johannesburg #2
1. Take the bus from Bujumbura to Nairobibus
2. Take the bus from Nairobi to Dar es Salaambus
3. Take the bus from Dar Es Salaam to Johannesburgbus
4. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Cape Townbus
6d 8h
R 4,739–6,432
Drive via Bellville 4,821.4 km
1. Drive from Bujumbura to Bellvillecar 4,821.4 km
2d 15h
R 11,180–16,127

Bujumbura (BJM) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) flights

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17hAverage Duration

R 7,365Cheapest Price

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Distance: 3,613.6 km
Duration: 13h 33m

What companies run services between Bujumbura, Burundi and Cape Town, South Africa?

Kenya Airways, Ethiopian Airlines, and four other airlines fly from Bujumbura (BJM) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bujumbura to Cape Town via Nairobi, Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal, Harare, Cape Town, and Bellville in around 4d 20h.

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