There are 7 ways to get from Burundi to Kenya by plane, bus, or car
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Fly to Nairobi
best- Fly from Bujumbura (BJM) to Nairobi (NBO)plane BJM - NBO
2h 43m$319–561Bus via Kigali
cheapest- Take the bus from Bujumbura to Nyabugogo Bus Stnbus
- Take the bus from Nyabugogo Bus Park to Duruma Rdbus
26h 31m$65–100Drive 1,156.3 km
- Drive from Bujumbura to Nairobicar 1,156.3 km
21h 23m$165–238Fly to Kisumu International Airport
- Fly from Bujumbura (BJM) to Kisumu International Airport (KIS)plane BJM - KIS
4h 8m$523–729Fly to Mombasa
- Fly from Bujumbura (BJM) to Mombasa (MBA)plane BJM - MBA
3h 52m$398–1,235Fly to Eldoret International Airport
- Fly from Bujumbura (BJM) to Eldoret International Airport (EDL)plane BJM - EDL
4h 55m$408–1,250Bus
- Take the bus from Bujumbura to Nairobibus
29h 3m$65–66
Bujumbura (BJM) to Nairobi (NBO) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Burundi to Kenya is to bus which costs $65 - $66 and takes 29h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Burundi to Kenya is to fly which takes 2h 43m and costs $310 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Burundi to Kenya. However, there are services departing from Bujumbura and arriving at Duruma Rd via Nyabugogo Bus Park. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 31m.
The distance between Burundi and Kenya is 906 km. The road distance is 1156.3 km.
The best way to get from Burundi to Kenya without a car is to bus via Kigali which takes 26h 31m and costs $60 - $100.
It takes approximately 2h 43m to get from Burundi to Kenya, including transfers.
Burundi to Kenya bus services, operated by Volcano Express Ltd, depart from Bujumbura station.
The best way to get from Burundi to Kenya is to fly which takes 2h 43m and costs $310 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus via Kigali, which costs $60 - $100 and takes 26h 31m.
Burundi to Kenya bus services, operated by Volcano Express Ltd, arrive at Nyabugogo Bus Stn station.
Kenya is 1h ahead of Burundi. It is currently 3:51 PM in Burundi and 4:51 PM in Kenya.
What companies run services between Burundi and Kenya?
Kenya Airways flies from Bujumbura (BJM) to Nairobi (NBO) 6 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bujumbura to Duruma Rd via Nyabugogo Bus Stn and Nyabugogo Bus Park in around 26h 31m.
- Website
- kenya-airways.com
Flights from Bujumbura to Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Tuesday, Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $290–950
Flights from Bujumbura to Kisumu International Airport via Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- When
- Tuesday, Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $300–900
Flights from Bujumbura to Mombasa via Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- When
- Tuesday, Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $370–1,200
Flights from Bujumbura to Eldoret International Airport via Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 56m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $370–1,200
- 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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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Burundi to Kenya is 1156 km. It takes approximately 21h 23m to drive from Burundi to Kenya.
There are 11540+ hotels available in Kenya.