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How to get fromBujumbura to Kisumuby plane, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Bujumbura to Kisumu by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Kisumu International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Bujumbura (BJM) to Kisumu International Airport (KIS)plane plane BJM - KIS
    3h 38m
    $523–729

  2. Bus via Kigali

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bujumbura to Nyabugogo Bus Stnbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nyabugogo Bus Stn to Trinity Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kampala to Busiabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Busia to Kisumubus bus
    21h 4m
    $35–100

  3. Drive 987.5 km

    1. Drive from Bujumbura to Kisumucar car 987.5 km
    17h 24m
    $141–203

  4. Fly to Eldoret International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Bujumbura (BJM) to Eldoret International Airport (EDL)plane plane BJM - EDL
    2. Drive from Eldoret International Airport (EDL) to Kisumucar car
    6h 25m
    $569–1,027

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bujumbura to Kampalabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kampala to Busiabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Busia to Kisumubus bus
    23h 33m
    $41–46

Bujumbura (BJM) to Kisumu International Airport (KIS) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration4h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$300Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 717.1 km
  • Duration: 3h 38m

What companies run services between Bujumbura, Burundi and Kisumu, Kenya?

Kenya Airways and Jambojet Limited fly from Bujumbura (BJM) to Kisumu International Airport (KIS) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bujumbura to Kisumu via Nyabugogo Bus Stn, Trinity Bus Terminal, Kampala, Busia, and Busia in around 21h 4m.

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