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How to get fromBujumbura to Rusumoby plane, car, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Bujumbura to Rusumo by plane, car, or bus

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  1. Fly, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Bujumbura (BJM) to Kigali International Airport (KGL)plane plane BJM - KGL
    2. Drive from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Rusumocar car
    4h 26m
    $283–582

  2. Bus, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bujumbura to Nyabugogo Bus Stnbus bus
    2. Drive from Nyabugogo Bus Stn to Rusumocar car
    7h 46m
    $31–45

  3. Drive 245.6 km

    1. Drive from Bujumbura to Rusumocar car 245.6 km
    5h 17m
    $35–51

Bujumbura (BJM) to Kigali International Airport (KGL) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration45 minAverage Duration
Ticket$303Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 303.2 km
  • Duration: 4h 26m

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.

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