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How to get fromGisenyi to Bujumburaby taxi, plane, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Gisenyi to Bujumbura by taxi, plane, or bus

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  1. Taxi, fly

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Gisenyi to Kigali International Airport (KGL)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Bujumbura (BJM)plane plane KGL - BJM
    3h 29m
    $377–690

  2. Taxi, bus via Muhanga

    cheapest
    1. Take the taxi from Gisenyi to Muhangataxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Muhanga to Kigalibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Nyabugogo Bus Stn to Bujumburabus bus
    8h 2m
    $99–139

  3. Taxi, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Gisenyi to Nyabugogo Bus Stntaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Nyabugogo Bus Stn to Bujumburabus bus
    6h 16m
    $112–136

Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Bujumbura (BJM) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration45 minAverage Duration
Ticket$321Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 347.6 km
  • Duration: 3h 29m

What companies run services between Gisenyi, Rwanda and Bujumbura, Burundi?

There is no direct connection from Gisenyi to Bujumbura. However, you can take the taxi to Kigali International Airport (KGL) airport, fly to Bujumbura (BJM), then take the taxi to Bujumbura. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Nyabugogo Bus Stn then take the bus to Bujumbura.

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