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

The cheapest way to get from Bujumbura to Lusaka is to bus via Kampala which costs $137 and takes 2 days 23h.

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

The fastest way to get from Bujumbura to Lusaka is to fly which takes 6h and costs $440 - $800.

Is there a direct bus between Bujumbura and Lusaka?

No, there is no direct bus from Bujumbura to Lusaka. However, there are services departing from Bujumbura and arriving at Intercity Bus Terminus via Numak Complex, Kampala and Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 23h.

How far is it from Bujumbura to Lusaka?

The distance between Bujumbura and Lusaka is 1371 km. The road distance is 1881.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Bujumbura to Lusaka without a car is to bus via Kampala which takes 2 days 23h and costs $137.

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

It takes approximately 6h to get from Bujumbura to Lusaka, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bujumbura to Lusaka bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Bujumbura to Lusaka?

The best way to get from Bujumbura to Lusaka is to fly which takes 6h and costs $440 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus via Kampala, which costs $137 and takes 2 days 23h.

Where does the Bujumbura to Lusaka bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bujumbura to Lusaka?

Yes, the driving distance between Bujumbura to Lusaka is 1882 km. It takes approximately 32h 31m to drive from Bujumbura to Lusaka.

Where can I stay near Lusaka?

There are 361+ hotels available in Lusaka.

Bujumbura to Lusaka - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Bujumbura (BJM) to Lusaka (LUN)plane BJM - LUN
6h
$448–799
Bus via Kampala
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
2d 23h
$136
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bujumbura to Nairobibus
2. Take the bus from Nairobi to Moshibus
3. Take the train from Moshi to Dar es Salaamtrain
4. Take the train from Dar es salaam to Serenjetrain
5. Take the bus from Serenje to Lusakabus
3d 22h
Drive 1,881.8 km
1. Drive from Bujumbura to Lusakacar 1,881.8 km
32h 31m
$277–399
Bus
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 Intercity Bus Terminusbus
3d 2h

Bujumbura (BJM) to Lusaka (LUN) flights

13Weekly Planes

8h 35mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,370.9 km
Duration: 6h

What companies run services between Bujumbura, Burundi and Lusaka, Zambia?

Uganda Airlines and Ethiopian Airlines fly from Bujumbura (BJM) to Lusaka (LUN) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bujumbura to Intercity Bus Terminus via Kampala, Numak Complex, Kisenyi Taxi Park, Kampala, and Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal in around 2d 23h.

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