There are 6 ways to get from Burundi to Mombasa by plane, bus, car, taxi, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Mombasa
best- Fly from Bujumbura (BJM) to Mombasa (MBA)plane BJM - MBA
3h 52m$398–1,235Bus via Kigali
cheapest- Take the bus from Bujumbura to Nyabugogo Bus Stnbus
- Take the bus from Nyabugogo Bus Park to Duruma Rdbus
- Take the bus from Nairobi to Mombasabus
36h 1m$74–112Drive 1,459.9 km
- Drive from Bujumbura to Mombasacar 1,459.9 km
24h 41m$208–300Fly to Ukunda, taxi
- Fly from Bujumbura (BJM) to Ukunda (UKA)plane BJM - UKA
- Take the taxi from Ukunda (UKA) to Mombasataxi
5h 9m$338–890Bus, train
- Take the bus from Bujumbura to Nairobibus
- Take the train from Nairobi to Mombasatrain Express / ...
37h 24m$102–203Bus
- Take the bus from Bujumbura to Nairobibus
- Take the bus from Nairobi to Mombasabus
38h 33m$76–101
Bujumbura (BJM) to Mombasa (MBA) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Burundi to Mombasa is to bus via Kigali which costs $70 - $120 and takes 36h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Burundi to Mombasa is to fly which takes 3h 52m and costs $390 - $1,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Burundi to Mombasa. However, there are services departing from Bujumbura and arriving at Mombasa via Nyabugogo Bus Park and Nairobi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 1m.
The distance between Burundi and Mombasa is 1163 km. The road distance is 1459.9 km.
The best way to get from Burundi to Mombasa without a car is to bus via Kigali which takes 36h 1m and costs $70 - $120.
It takes approximately 3h 52m to get from Burundi to Mombasa, including transfers.
Burundi to Mombasa bus services, operated by Volcano Express Ltd, depart from Bujumbura station.
The best way to get from Burundi to Mombasa is to fly which takes 3h 52m and costs $390 - $1,300. Alternatively, you can bus via Kigali, which costs $70 - $120 and takes 36h 1m.
Burundi to Mombasa bus services, operated by Volcano Express Ltd, arrive at Nyabugogo Bus Stn station.
Mombasa is 1h ahead of Burundi. It is currently 3:24 AM in Burundi and 4:24 AM in Mombasa.
What companies run services between Burundi and Mombasa, Kenya?
Kenya Airways and Jambojet Limited fly from Bujumbura (BJM) to Mombasa (MBA) 6 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bujumbura to Mombasa via Nyabugogo Bus Stn, Nyabugogo Bus Park, Duruma Rd, and Nairobi in around 36h 1m.
- Website
- kenya-airways.com
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 Ukunda via Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- When
- Tuesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $230–750
- Phone
- +254709907000
- [email protected]
- Website
- krc.co.ke
Train from Nairobi to Mombasa
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–93
- Schedules at
- metickets.krc.co.ke
- Economy
- $5–12
- First Class
- $20–35
- Premium
- $93
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Estimated price
- $100–130
Broadafrica Tours & Safaris
- Phone
- +254 722429225
- Website
- broadafrica.com
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Burundi to Mombasa is 1460 km. It takes approximately 24h 41m to drive from Burundi to Mombasa.
There are 2232+ hotels available in Mombasa.