There are 4 ways to get from Burundi to Dodoma by plane, bus, 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 from Bujumbura
best- Fly from Bujumbura (BJM) to Dodoma Airport (DOD)plane BJM - DOD
12h 35m$338–1,010Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bujumbura to Nyabugogo Bus Stnbus
- Take the bus from Nyabugogo Bus Stn to Trinity Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Kampala to Dodomabus
34h 45m$79–151Drive 1,006.2 km
- Drive from Bujumbura to Dodomacar 1,006.2 km
15h 41m$144–207Drive to Kigoma, fly
- Drive from Nyanza Lac to Kigoma (TKQ)car
- Fly from Kigoma (TKQ) to Dodoma Airport (DOD)plane TKQ - DOD
11h 29m$225–622
Bujumbura (BJM) to Dodoma Airport (DOD) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Burundi to Dodoma is to bus which costs $75 - $160 and takes 34h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Burundi to Dodoma is to drive and fly which takes 11h 29m and costs $220 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Burundi to Dodoma. However, there are services departing from Bujumbura and arriving at Dodoma via Nyabugogo Bus Stn and Kampala. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 45m.
The distance between Burundi and Dodoma is 790 km. The road distance is 1006.2 km.
The best way to get from Burundi to Dodoma without a car is to bus which takes 34h 45m and costs $75 - $160.
It takes approximately 12h 35m to get from Burundi to Dodoma, including transfers.
Burundi to Dodoma bus services, operated by Volcano Express Ltd, depart from Bujumbura station.
The best way to get from Burundi to Dodoma is to fly which takes 12h 35m and costs $330 - $1,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $160 and takes 34h 45m.
Burundi to Dodoma bus services, operated by Volcano Express Ltd, arrive at Nyabugogo Bus Stn station.
Dodoma is 1h ahead of Burundi. It is currently 7:16 PM in Burundi and 8:16 PM in Dodoma.
What companies run services between Burundi and Dodoma, Tanzania?
Air Tanzania, Uganda Airlines, and Ethiopian Airlines fly from Bujumbura (BJM) to Dodoma Airport (DOD) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bujumbura to Dodoma via Nyabugogo Bus Stn, Trinity Bus Terminal, Kampala, and Dodoma in around 34h 45m.
- Website
- airtanzania.co.tz
Flights from Bujumbura to Dodoma Airport via Dar es Salaam
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 20m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $330–1,000
Flights from Bujumbura to Dodoma Airport via Entebbe, Dar es Salaam
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 25m
- When
- Thursday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $350–950
Flights from Bujumbura to Dodoma Airport via Addis Ababa, Dar es Salaam
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 25m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $480–1,600
Flights from Kigoma to Dodoma Airport via Dar es Salaam
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–600
- 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
Bus from Nyabugogo Bus Stn to Trinity Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6–20
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Burundi to Dodoma is 1006 km. It takes approximately 15h 41m to drive from Burundi to Dodoma.
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