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

The cheapest way to get from Bujumbura to Johannesburg is to bus via Lusaka which costs R 3 664 and takes 4 days 0h.

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

The fastest way to get from Bujumbura to Johannesburg is to fly which takes 10h 28m and costs R 5 500 - R 15 000.

Is there a direct bus between Bujumbura and Johannesburg?

No, there is no direct bus from Bujumbura to Johannesburg station. However, there are services departing from Bujumbura and arriving at Park Station via Numak Complex, Kampala, Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal and Intercity Bus Terminus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4 days 0h.

How far is it from Bujumbura to Johannesburg?

The distance between Bujumbura and Johannesburg is 2571 km. The road distance is 3446 km.

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

The best way to get from Bujumbura to Johannesburg without a car is to bus via Lusaka which takes 4 days 0h and costs R 3 664.

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

It takes approximately 10h 28m to get from Bujumbura to Johannesburg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bujumbura to Johannesburg bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Bujumbura to Johannesburg?

The best way to get from Bujumbura to Johannesburg is to fly which takes 10h 28m and costs R 5 500 - R 15 000. Alternatively, you can bus via Lusaka, which costs R 3 664 and takes 4 days 0h.

Where does the Bujumbura to Johannesburg bus arrive?

Bujumbura to Johannesburg bus services, operated by Mozaico Coaches Ltd, arrive at Kampala station.

Can I drive from Bujumbura to Johannesburg?

Yes, the driving distance between Bujumbura to Johannesburg is 3446 km. It takes approximately 2 days 1h to drive from Bujumbura to Johannesburg.

Where can I stay near Johannesburg?

There are 5011+ hotels available in Johannesburg.

Bujumbura to Johannesburg - 4 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Bujumbura to Johannesburg by plane, bus, or car

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Bujumbura (BJM) to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB)plane BJM - JNB
10h 28m
R 5,480–14,583
Bus via Lusaka
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bujumbura to Kampalabus
2. Take the bus from Kampala to Ubungo Intl Bus Terminalbus
3. Take the bus from Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal to Intercity Bus Terminusbus
4. Take the bus from Intercity Bus Terminus to Park Stationbus
4d
R 3,663
Drive 3,446 km
1. Drive from Bujumbura to Johannesburgcar 3,446 km
2d 1h
R 7,852–11,342
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
5d 13h
R 4,284–5,744

Bujumbura (BJM) to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) flights

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11h 33mAverage Duration

R 5,317Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,570.9 km
Duration: 10h 28m

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

Uganda Airlines, Kenya Airways, and two other airlines fly from Bujumbura (BJM) to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bujumbura to Park Station via Kampala, Numak Complex, Kisenyi Taxi Park, Kampala, Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal, and Intercity Bus Terminus in around 4d.

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