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

The cheapest way to get from Bujumbura to Lubumbashi is to bus which costs $165 and takes 3 days 5h.

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

The fastest way to get from Bujumbura to Lubumbashi is to fly which takes 9h 31m and costs $700 - $900.

Is there a direct bus between Bujumbura and Lubumbashi?

No, there is no direct bus from Bujumbura to Lubumbashi. However, there are services departing from Bujumbura and arriving at Lubumbashi via Nairobi and Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 5h.

How far is it from Bujumbura to Lubumbashi?

The distance between Bujumbura and Lubumbashi is 961 km. The road distance is 1702 km.

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

The best way to get from Bujumbura to Lubumbashi without a car is to bus which takes 3 days 5h and costs $165.

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

It takes approximately 9h 31m to get from Bujumbura to Lubumbashi, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bujumbura to Lubumbashi bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Bujumbura to Lubumbashi?

The best way to get from Bujumbura to Lubumbashi is to fly which takes 9h 31m and costs $700 - $900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $165 and takes 3 days 5h.

Where does the Bujumbura to Lubumbashi bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bujumbura to Lubumbashi?

Yes, the driving distance between Bujumbura to Lubumbashi is 1702 km. It takes approximately 30h 25m to drive from Bujumbura to Lubumbashi.

Where can I stay near Lubumbashi?

There are 29+ hotels available in Lubumbashi.

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

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There are 6 ways to get from Bujumbura to Lubumbashi by plane, bus, or car

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Fly Bujumbura to Lubumbashi International Airport
best
1. Fly from Bujumbura (BJM) to Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM)plane BJM - FBM
9h 31m
$722–877
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 Lubumbashibus
3d 5h
$165
Drive 1,702 km
1. Drive from Bujumbura to Lubumbashicar 1,702 km
30h 25m
$242–350
Fly Bujumbura to Ndola, drive
1. Fly from Bujumbura (BJM) to Ndola (NLA)plane BJM - NLA
2. Drive from Ndola (NLA) to Lubumbashicar
19h 19m
$453–1,265
Bus to Kigali International Airport, fly to Lubumbashi International Airport
1. Take the bus from Bujumbura to Nyabugogo Bus Stnbus
2. Fly from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM)plane KGL - FBM
14h 13m
$543–755
Bus via Nairobi
1. Take the bus from Bujumbura to Nairobibus
2. Take the bus from Nairobi to Dar es Salaambus
3. Take the bus from Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal to Lubumbashibus
3d 6h

Bujumbura (BJM) to Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM) flights

7Weekly Planes

9h 5mAverage Duration

$615Cheapest Price

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Distance: 961.2 km
Duration: 9h 31m

What companies run services between Bujumbura, Burundi and Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo?

Ethiopian Airlines flies from Bujumbura (BJM) to Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bujumbura to Lubumbashi via Nairobi and Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal in around 3d 5h.

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