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How to get fromGoma to Bujumburaby car, plane, bus, or ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Goma to Bujumbura by car, plane, bus, or ferry

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  1. Drive, fly

    best
    1. Drive from Goma to Kigali International Airport (KGL)car car
    2. Fly from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Bujumbura (BJM)plane plane KGL - BJM
    3h 35m
    $288–591

  2. Drive, bus

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Goma to Muhangacar car
    2. Take the bus from Muhanga to Kigalibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Nyabugogo Bus Stn to Bujumburabus bus
    8h 7m
    $32–65

  3. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Goma to Bukavuferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Rusizi Bus Stn to Nyabugogo Bus Stnbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Nyabugogo Bus Stn to Bujumburabus bus
    13h 12m
    $79–93

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

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration45 minAverage Duration
Ticket$321Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Goma to Bujumbura.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 352.6 km
  • Duration: 3h 35m

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

There is no direct connection from Goma to Bujumbura. However, you can drive to Kigali International Airport (KGL) airport, fly to Bujumbura (BJM), then take the taxi to Bujumbura. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Goma to Bujumbura via Muhanga, Kigali, and Nyabugogo Bus Stn in around 8h 7m.

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