There are 3 ways to get from Bujumbura to Rusumo by plane, car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly, drive
best- Fly from Bujumbura (BJM) to Kigali International Airport (KGL)plane BJM - KGL
- Drive from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Rusumocar
4h 26m$283–502Bus, drive
cheapest- Take the bus from Bujumbura to Nyabugogo Bus Stnbus
- Drive from Nyabugogo Bus Stn to Rusumocar
7h 46m$31–45Drive 245.6 km
- Drive from Bujumbura to Rusumocar 245.6 km
5h 17m$35–51
Bujumbura (BJM) to Kigali International Airport (KGL) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bujumbura to Rusumo is to bus and drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 7h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Bujumbura to Rusumo is to fly and drive which takes 4h 26m and costs $280 - $500.
The distance between Bujumbura and Rusumo is 303 km. The road distance is 245.6 km.
It takes approximately 4h 26m to get from Bujumbura to Rusumo, including transfers.
Rusumo is 1h ahead of Bujumbura. It is currently 9:14 PM in Bujumbura and 10:14 PM in Rusumo.
Yes, the driving distance between Bujumbura to Rusumo is 246 km. It takes approximately 5h 17m to drive from Bujumbura to Rusumo.
What companies run services between Bujumbura, Burundi and Rusumo, Tanzania?
There is no direct connection from Bujumbura to Rusumo. However, you can take the taxi to Bujumbura (BJM) airport, fly to Kigali International Airport (KGL), then drive to Rusumo. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bujumbura to Rusumo via Nyabugogo Bus Stn in around 7h 46m.
- Website
- rwandair.com
Flights from Bujumbura to Kigali International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $280–470
- Phone
- +250788351253
- [email protected]
- Website
- facebook.com
Bus from Bujumbura to Nyabugogo Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–20
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
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