There are 5 ways to get from Bujumbura to Mombasa by plane, bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Bujumbura (BJM) to Mombasa (MBA)plane BJM - MBA
4h 12m$398–1,135Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bujumbura to Nairobibus
- Take the bus from Nairobi to Mombasabus
38h 30m$71–74Bus, train
- Take the bus from Bujumbura to Nairobibus
- Take the train from Nairobi to Mombasatrain Express / ...
37h 21m$99–199Drive 1,459.9 km
- Drive from Bujumbura to Mombasacar 1,459.9 km
24h 41m$208–300Bus #2
- Take the bus from Bujumbura to Nairobibus
- Take the bus from Nairobi to Mombasabus
38h 30m$73–97
Bujumbura (BJM) to Mombasa (MBA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bujumbura to Mombasa is to bus which costs $71 - $75 and takes 38h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Bujumbura to Mombasa is to fly which takes 4h 12m and costs $390 - $1,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Bujumbura to Mombasa. However, there are services departing from Bujumbura and arriving at Mombasa via Nairobi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 30m.
The distance between Bujumbura and Mombasa is 1163 km. The road distance is 1459.9 km.
The best way to get from Bujumbura to Mombasa without a car is to bus and train which takes 37h 21m and costs $95 - $200.
It takes approximately 4h 12m to get from Bujumbura to Mombasa, including transfers.
Bujumbura to Mombasa bus services, operated by Mozaico Coaches Ltd, depart from Bujumbura station.
The best way to get from Bujumbura to Mombasa is to fly which takes 4h 12m and costs $390 - $1,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $71 - $75 and takes 38h 30m.
Bujumbura to Mombasa bus services, operated by Mozaico Coaches Ltd, arrive at Nairobi station.
Mombasa is 1h ahead of Bujumbura. It is currently 8:52 AM in Bujumbura and 9:52 AM in Mombasa.
What companies run services between Bujumbura, Burundi and Mombasa, Kenya?
Kenya Airways flies from Bujumbura (BJM) to Mombasa (MBA) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bujumbura to Mombasa via Nairobi in around 38h 30m.
- Website
- kenya-airways.com
Flights from Bujumbura to Mombasa via Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $370–1,100
- Phone
- 0709 907 555
- [email protected]
- Website
- krc.co.ke
Train from Nairobi to Mombasa
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $5–93
- Schedules at
- metickets.krc.co.ke
- Economy
- $5–12
- First Class
- $20–35
- Premium
- $93
- Phone
- +254 701 110011
- Website
- mozaico.co.ke
Bus from Bujumbura to Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 29h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $63
- Schedules at
- mozaico.co.ke
Bus from Bujumbura to Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 29h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $63
- Schedules at
- mozaico.co.ke
Bus from Bujumbura to Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 29h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $63
- Schedules at
- mozaico.co.ke
- Phone
- (+254) 722-206-445
- [email protected]
- Website
- coastbus.co.ke
Bus from Nairobi to Mombasa
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–12
- Schedules at
- coastbus.co.ke
- Phone
- +254 730 889 000
- [email protected]
- Website
- masheastafrica.com
Bus from Nairobi to Mombasa
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–32
- Schedules at
- mashpoa.com
- Normal
- $22–27
- Business
- $23–26
- VIP
- $27–32
- Business
- $15–17
- Normal
- $11–14
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Bujumbura to Mombasa is 1460 km. It takes approximately 24h 41m to drive from Bujumbura to Mombasa.
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