There are 7 ways to get from Burundi to Tanzania by plane, bus, or car
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Fly from Bujumbura
best- Fly from Bujumbura (BJM) to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR)plane BJM - DAR
2h 51m$305–519Bus via Kigali
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 Ubungo Intl Bus Terminalbus
39h 18m$68–132Drive 1,457.7 km
- Drive from Bujumbura to Dar es Salaamcar 1,457.7 km
22h 54m$208–300Drive to Kigoma, fly
- Drive from Nyanza Lac to Kigoma (TKQ)car
- Fly from Kigoma (TKQ) to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR)plane TKQ - DAR
4h 9m$162–481Bus
- Take the bus from Bujumbura to Kampalabus
- Take the bus from Kampala to Ubungo Intl Bus Terminalbus
42h 25m$84–85Bus #2
- 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 Dar es Salaambus
43h$71–165Bus #3
- Take the bus from Bujumbura to Nairobibus
- Take the bus from Nairobi to Dar es Salaambus
46h 16m$85–108
Bujumbura (BJM) to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Burundi to Tanzania is to bus via Kigali which costs $65 - $140 and takes 39h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Burundi to Tanzania is to fly which takes 2h 51m and costs $300 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Burundi to Tanzania. However, there are services departing from Bujumbura and arriving at Msimbazi Police via Nyabugogo Bus Stn, Numak Complex, Kampala and Ubungo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 18m.
The distance between Burundi and Tanzania is 1184 km. The road distance is 1457.7 km.
The best way to get from Burundi to Tanzania without a car is to bus via Kigali which takes 39h 18m and costs $65 - $140.
It takes approximately 2h 51m to get from Burundi to Tanzania, including transfers.
Burundi to Tanzania bus services, operated by Volcano Express Ltd, depart from Bujumbura station.
The best way to get from Burundi to Tanzania is to fly which takes 2h 51m and costs $300 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus via Kigali, which costs $65 - $140 and takes 39h 18m.
Burundi to Tanzania bus services, operated by Volcano Express Ltd, arrive at Nyabugogo Bus Stn station.
Tanzania is 1h ahead of Burundi. It is currently 1:28 AM in Burundi and 2:28 AM in Tanzania.
What companies run services between Burundi and Tanzania?
Air Tanzania and Kenya Airways fly from Bujumbura (BJM) to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bujumbura to Msimbazi Police via Nyabugogo Bus Stn, Trinity Bus Terminal, Numak Complex, Kisenyi Taxi Park, Kampala, Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal, and Ubungo in around 39h 18m.
- Website
- airtanzania.co.tz
Flights from Bujumbura to Julius Nyerere International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $250–800
Flights from Kigoma to Julius Nyerere International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–450
- Website
- kenya-airways.com
Flights from Bujumbura to Julius Nyerere International Airport via Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $290–340
- 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
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
- Phone
- +250 788 314 935
- Website
- trinityexpress.rw
Bus from Nyabugogo Bus Stn to Trinity Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–65
- Schedules at
- trinityexpress.rw
Bus from Nyabugogo Bus Stn to Trinity Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–65
- Schedules at
- trinityexpress.rw
- Phone
- +255 22 213 4567
- [email protected]
- Website
- srclassiccoach.co.tz
Bus from Kampala to Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 26h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $46
- Schedules at
- srclassiccoach.co.tz
Bus from Kampala to Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 26h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $46
- Schedules at
- srclassiccoach.co.tz
- Phone
- +254 701 110011
- Website
- mozaico.co.ke
Bus from Bujumbura to Kampala
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 59m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $34
- Schedules at
- mozaico.co.ke
Bus from Kampala to Dar es Salaam
- Ave. Duration
- 30h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–80
- Schedules at
- mozaico.co.ke
Bus from Bujumbura to Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 29h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $63
- Schedules at
- mozaico.co.ke
- Phone
- +254 724 581902
- Website
- tahmeedexpress.com
Bus from Nairobi to Dar es Salaam
- Ave. Duration
- 16h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–39
- Schedules at
- tahmeedexpress.com
- Single
- $18–22
- VIP
- $39
- Business
- $31
- Normal
- $31
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Yes, the driving distance between Burundi to Tanzania is 1458 km. It takes approximately 22h 54m to drive from Burundi to Tanzania.
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