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How to get fromBujumbura to Mbeyaby plane, bus, car, or train

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

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Bujumbura (BJM) to Mbeya Airport (MBI)plane plane BJM - MBI
    15h 44m
    $378–1,110

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bujumbura to Nairobibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nairobi to Moshibus bus
    3. Take the train from Moshi to Dar es Salaamtrain train
    4. Take the train from Dar es salaam to Mbeyatrain train
    2d 20h
    $95–111

  3. Bus via Kampala

    1. Take the bus from Bujumbura to Kampalabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kampala to Ubungo Intl Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal to Mbeyabus bus
    2d 6h

  4. Drive 1,080 km

    1. Drive from Bujumbura to Mbeyacar car 1,080 km
    21h 48m
    $154–222

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bujumbura to Nairobibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nairobi to Dar es Salaambus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dar es Salaam to Mbeyabus bus
    2d 13h

Bujumbura (BJM) to Mbeya Airport (MBI) flights

Calendar15Weekly Planes
Duration16h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$371Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 784.6 km
  • Duration: 15h 44m

What companies run services between Bujumbura, Burundi and Mbeya, Tanzania?

Air Tanzania, Ethiopian Airlines, and Kenya Airways fly from Bujumbura (BJM) to Mbeya Airport (MBI) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bujumbura to Mbeya via Kampala, Numak Complex, Kisenyi Taxi Park, Kampala, and Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal in around 2d 6h.

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