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

The cheapest way to get from Bujumbura to Durban is to bus via Harare which costs R 3 800 - R 4 300 and takes 4 days 16h.

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

The fastest way to get from Bujumbura to Durban is to fly which takes 14h 25m and costs R 6 500 - R 19 000.

Is there a direct bus between Bujumbura and Durban?

No, there is no direct bus from Bujumbura to Durban. However, there are services departing from Bujumbura and arriving at Durban Bus Stn via Nairobi, Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal, Harare and Johannesburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4 days 16h.

How far is it from Bujumbura to Durban?

The distance between Bujumbura and Durban is 2972 km. The road distance is 3990.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Bujumbura to Durban without a car is to bus via Harare which takes 4 days 16h and costs R 3 800 - R 4 300.

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

It takes approximately 14h 25m to get from Bujumbura to Durban, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bujumbura to Durban bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Bujumbura to Durban?

The best way to get from Bujumbura to Durban is to fly which takes 14h 25m and costs R 6 500 - R 19 000. Alternatively, you can bus via Harare, which costs R 3 800 - R 4 300 and takes 4 days 16h.

Where does the Bujumbura to Durban bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bujumbura to Durban?

Yes, the driving distance between Bujumbura to Durban is 3991 km. It takes approximately 2 days 8h to drive from Bujumbura to Durban.

Where can I stay near Durban?

There are 2192+ hotels available in Durban.

Bujumbura to Durban - 6 ways to travel via plane, bus, car, and taxi

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

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Fly to King Shaka International Airport
best
1. Fly from Bujumbura (BJM) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR)plane BJM - DUR
14h 25m
R 6,831–18,385
Bus via Harare
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 Johannesburgbus
5. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Durban Bus Stnbus
4d 16h
R 3,875–4,295
Drive 3,990.8 km
1. Drive from Bujumbura to Durbancar 3,990.8 km
2d 8h
R 9,184–13,266
Fly to Pietermaritzburg, bus
1. Fly from Bujumbura (BJM) to Pietermaritzburg (PZB)plane BJM - PZB
2. Take the bus from Burger St to Durban Bus Stnbus
18h 17m
R 7,236–20,615
Fly to Richards Bay, taxi
1. Fly from Bujumbura (BJM) to Richards Bay (RCB)plane BJM - RCB
2. Take the taxi from Richards Bay (RCB) to Durbantaxi
17h 22m
R 8,331–20,655
Bus
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 Durban Bus Stnbus
5d 21h
R 4,599–6,482

Bujumbura (BJM) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR) flights

20Weekly Planes

18h 56mAverage Duration

R 6,710Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,972 km
Duration: 14h 25m

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

Rwandair Express, Airlink, and four other airlines fly from Bujumbura (BJM) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bujumbura to Durban Bus Stn via Nairobi, Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal, RoadPort, Harare, and Johannesburg in around 4d 16h.

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