There are 4 ways to get from Burundi to Nairobi by plane, bus, or car
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Fly
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$165–238Bus
- Take the bus from Bujumbura to Nairobibus
29h 3m$66–67
Bujumbura (BJM) to Nairobi (NBO) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Burundi to Nairobi is to bus which costs $66 - $67 and takes 29h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Burundi to Nairobi is to fly which takes 2h 43m and costs $310 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Burundi to Nairobi. 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 Nairobi is 906 km. The road distance is 1156.3 km.
The best way to get from Burundi to Nairobi 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 Nairobi, including transfers.
Burundi to Nairobi bus services, operated by Volcano Express Ltd, depart from Bujumbura station.
The best way to get from Burundi to Nairobi 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 Nairobi bus services, operated by Volcano Express Ltd, arrive at Nyabugogo Bus Stn station.
Nairobi is 1h ahead of Burundi. It is currently 10:02 AM in Burundi and 11:02 AM in Nairobi.
What companies run services between Burundi and Nairobi, Kenya?
Kenya Airways and Rwandair Express fly from Bujumbura (BJM) to Nairobi (NBO) twice daily. 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
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $300–850
- Website
- rwandair.com
Flights from Bujumbura to Nairobi via Kigali
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $300–800
- 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
- Phone
- +250 788 314 935
- Website
- trinityexpress.rw
Bus from Nyabugogo Bus Park to Duruma Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 21h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–80
- Schedules at
- trinityexpress.rw
- Phone
- +254 701 110011
- Website
- mozaico.co.ke
Bus from Bujumbura to Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 29h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $63
- Schedules at
- mozaico.co.ke
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Burundi to Nairobi is 1156 km. It takes approximately 21h 23m to drive from Burundi to Nairobi.
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