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How to get fromBujumbura to Dar es Salaamby plane, bus, car, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Bujumbura to Dar es Salaam by plane, bus, car, or train

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Bujumbura (BJM) to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR)plane plane BJM - DAR
    2h 51m
    $305–519

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bujumbura to Nairobibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nairobi to Moshibus bus
    3. Take the train from Moshi to Dar es Salaamtrain train
    46h 26m
    $75–86

  3. Bus via Kampala

    1. Take the bus from Bujumbura to Kampalabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kampala to Ubungo Intl Bus Terminalbus bus
    42h 17m
    $80

  4. Drive 1,457.7 km

    1. Drive from Bujumbura to Dar es Salaamcar car 1,457.7 km
    22h 54m
    $208–300

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bujumbura to Nairobibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nairobi to Dar es Salaambus bus
    46h 13m
    $81–103

  6. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Bujumbura to Nairobibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nairobi to Dar es Salaambus bus
    2d 1h
    $103–105

Bujumbura (BJM) to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration3h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$256Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,183.7 km
  • Duration: 2h 51m

What companies run services between Bujumbura, Burundi and Dar es Salaam, Tanzania?

Air Tanzania and Kenya Airways fly from Bujumbura (BJM) to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bujumbura to Msimbazi Police via Kampala, Numak Complex, Kisenyi Taxi Park, Kampala, Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal, and Ubungo in around 42h 17m.

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