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How to get fromHarare to Bujumburaby plane, bus, or car

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

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport (HRE) to Bujumbura (BJM)plane plane HRE - BJM
    10h 3m
    $328–885

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from RoadPort to Ubungo Intl Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal to Nairobibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Nairobi to Bujumburabus bus
    3d 9h
    $173

  3. Drive  2,372.6 km

    1. Drive from Harare to Bujumburacar car 2,372.6 km
    38h 4m
    $438–633

Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport (HRE) to Bujumbura (BJM) flights

Calendar16Weekly Planes
Duration15h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$303Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,657.9 km
  • Duration: 10h 3m

What companies run services between Harare, Zimbabwe and Bujumbura, Burundi?

Ethiopian Airlines, Uganda Airlines, and Kenya Airways fly from Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport (HRE) to Bujumbura (BJM) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from RoadPort to Bujumbura via Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal and Nairobi in around 3d 9h.

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