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How to get fromJohannesburg to Bujumburaby plane, bus, car, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Johannesburg to Bujumbura by plane, bus, car, or train

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  1. Fly to Bujumbura

    best
    1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Bujumbura (BJM)plane plane JNB - BJM
    7h 25m
    $290–738

  2. Bus via Lusaka

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Lusakabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Intercity Bus Terminus to Ubungo Intl Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal to Kampalabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Kampala to Bujumburabus bus
    3d 20h
    $209–244

  3. Drive 3,441 km

    1. Drive from Johannesburg to Bujumburacar car 3,441 km
    2d 2h
    $490–707

  4. Fly to Kigali International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Kigali International Airport (KGL)plane plane JNB - KGL
    2. Take the bus from Nyabugogo Bus Stn to Bujumburabus bus
    9h 22m
    $312–416

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Lusakabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lusaka to Serenjebus bus
    3. Take the train from Serenje to Dar es salaamtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Dar es Salaam to Kampalabus bus
    5. Take the bus from Kampala to Bujumburabus bus
    4d 18h

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Dar Es Salaambus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dar es Salaam to Nairobibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Nairobi to Bujumburabus bus
    5d 13h
    $267–352

Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Bujumbura (BJM) flights

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration10h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$259Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,571.7 km
  • Duration: 7h 25m

What companies run services between Johannesburg, South Africa and Bujumbura, Burundi?

Kenya Airways, Uganda Airlines, and Rwandair Express fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Bujumbura (BJM) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Johannesburg to Bujumbura via Lusaka, Intercity Bus Terminus, Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal, Kampala, Namirembe Park, Jaguar Bus Terminal, and Kampala in around 3d 20h.

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