What is the cheapest way to get from Burundi to Lubumbashi?

The cheapest way to get from Burundi to Lubumbashi is to bus which costs $169 - $170 and takes 3 days 5h.

What is the fastest way to get from Burundi to Lubumbashi?

The fastest way to get from Burundi to Lubumbashi is to fly which takes 9h 46m and costs $500 - $1,700.

Is there a direct bus between Burundi and Lubumbashi?

No, there is no direct bus from Burundi to Lubumbashi. However, there are services departing from Bujumbura and arriving at Lubumbashi via Nyabugogo Bus Park, Nairobi and Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 3h.

How far is it from Burundi to Lubumbashi?

The distance between Burundi and Lubumbashi is 961 km. The road distance is 1701.5 km.

How do I travel from Burundi to Lubumbashi without a car?

The best way to get from Burundi to Lubumbashi without a car is to bus via Kigali which takes 3 days 3h and costs .

How long does it take to get from Burundi to Lubumbashi?

It takes approximately 9h 46m to get from Burundi to Lubumbashi, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Burundi to Lubumbashi bus from?

Burundi to Lubumbashi bus services, operated by Volcano Express Ltd, depart from Bujumbura station.

Bus or fly from Burundi to Lubumbashi?

The best way to get from Burundi to Lubumbashi is to fly which takes 9h 46m and costs $500 - $1,700. Alternatively, you can bus via Kigali, which costs and takes 3 days 3h.

Where does the Burundi to Lubumbashi bus arrive?

Burundi to Lubumbashi bus services, operated by Volcano Express Ltd, arrive at Nyabugogo Bus Stn station.

Can I drive from Burundi to Lubumbashi?

Yes, the driving distance between Burundi to Lubumbashi is 1702 km. It takes approximately 30h 3m to drive from Burundi to Lubumbashi.

Where can I stay near Lubumbashi?

There are 32+ hotels available in Lubumbashi.

Burundi to Lubumbashi - 6 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Burundi to Lubumbashi by plane, bus, or car

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Fly Bujumbura to Lubumbashi International Airport
best
1. Fly from Bujumbura (BJM) to Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM)plane BJM - FBM
9h 46m
$522–1,626
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bujumbura to Nairobibus
2. Take the bus from Nairobi to Ubungo Intl Bus Terminalbus
3. Take the bus from Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal to Lubumbashibus
3d 5h
$169–170
Bus via Kigali
1. Take the bus from Bujumbura to Nyabugogo Bus Stnbus
2. Take the bus from Nyabugogo Bus Park to Duruma Rdbus
3. Take the bus from Nairobi to Dar es Salaambus
4. Take the bus from Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal to Lubumbashibus
3d 3h
Drive 1,701.5 km
1. Drive from Bujumbura to Lubumbashicar 1,701.5 km
30h 3m
$242–350
Fly Bujumbura to Ndola, drive
1. Fly from Bujumbura (BJM) to Ndola (NLA)plane BJM - NLA
2. Drive from Ndola (NLA) to Lubumbashicar
16h 9m
$453–1,264
Bus to Kigali International Airport, fly to Lubumbashi International Airport
1. Take the bus from Bujumbura to Nyabugogo Bus Stnbus
2. Fly from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM)plane KGL - FBM
11h 23m
$413–754

Bujumbura (BJM) to Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM) flights

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9h 55mAverage Duration

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Distance: 961.2 km
Duration: 9h 46m

What companies run services between Burundi and Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo?

Ethiopian Airlines flies from Bujumbura (BJM) to Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bujumbura to Lubumbashi via Nyabugogo Bus Stn, Nyabugogo Bus Park, Duruma Rd, Nairobi, Dar es Salaam, and Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal in around 3d 3h.

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