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

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There are 4 ways to get from Harare to Bujumbura by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Bujumbura

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    1. Fly from Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport (HRE) to Bujumbura (BJM)plane plane HRE - BJM
    6h 3m
    $328–835

  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 2,373.1 km

    1. Drive from Harare to Bujumburacar car 2,373.1 km
    38h 21m
    $434–627

  4. Fly to Kigali International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport (HRE) to Kigali International Airport (KGL)plane plane HRE - KGL
    2. Take the bus from Nyabugogo Bus Stn to Bujumburabus bus
    8h 10m
    $319–763

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

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration7h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$306Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,657.9 km
  • Duration: 6h 3m

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

Kenya Airways, Uganda Airlines, and Ethiopian Airlines 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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