There are 6 ways to get from Kenya to Bujumbura by plane, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Kisumu International Airport
best- Fly from Kisumu International Airport (KIS) to Bujumbura (BJM)plane KIS - BJM
3h 46m$241–677Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Nairobi to Bujumburabus
29h$62Drive 1,156.3 km
- Drive from Nairobi to Bujumburacar 1,156.3 km
21h 24m$165–238Fly from Mombasa
- Fly from Mombasa (MBA) to Bujumbura (BJM)plane MBA - BJM
4h 47m$257–684Fly from Eldoret International Airport
- Fly from Eldoret International Airport (EDL) to Bujumbura (BJM)plane EDL - BJM
5h 45m$430–1,249Fly from Nairobi
- Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Bujumbura (BJM)plane NBO - BJM
4h 39m$318–491
Kisumu International Airport (KIS) to Bujumbura (BJM) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kenya to Bujumbura is to bus which costs $62 and takes 29h.
The fastest way to get from Kenya to Bujumbura is to fly which takes 3h 46m and costs $240 - $700.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Nairobi and arriving at Bujumbura. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 29h.
The distance between Kenya and Bujumbura is 716 km. The road distance is 1156.3 km.
The best way to get from Kenya to Bujumbura without a car is to bus which takes 29h and costs $62.
It takes approximately 3h 46m to get from Kenya to Bujumbura, including transfers.
Kenya to Bujumbura bus services, operated by Mozaico Coaches Ltd, depart from Nairobi station.
The best way to get from Kenya to Bujumbura is to fly which takes 3h 46m and costs $240 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $62 and takes 29h.
Kenya to Bujumbura bus services, operated by Mozaico Coaches Ltd, arrive at Bujumbura station.
Bujumbura is 1h behind Kenya. It is currently 2:57 PM in Kenya and 1:57 PM in Bujumbura.
What companies run services between Kenya and Bujumbura, Burundi?
Jambojet Limited, Kenya Airways, and two other airlines fly from Kisumu International Airport (KIS) to Bujumbura (BJM) twice daily. Alternatively, Mozaico Coaches Ltd operates a bus from Nairobi to Bujumbura once daily. Tickets cost $62 and the journey takes 29h.
- Website
- kenya-airways.com
Flights from Kisumu International Airport to Bujumbura via Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $280–850
Flights from Mombasa to Bujumbura via Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–800
Flights from Eldoret International Airport to Bujumbura via Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $390–1,200
Flights from Nairobi to Bujumbura
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $270–850
- Website
- ugandairlines.com
Flights from Kisumu International Airport to Bujumbura via Entebbe
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $220–650
Flights from Mombasa to Bujumbura via Entebbe
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $230–650
- Phone
- +254 701 110011
- Website
- mozaico.co.ke
Bus from Nairobi to Bujumbura
- Ave. Duration
- 29h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $62
- Schedules at
- mozaico.co.ke
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Kenya to Bujumbura is 1156 km. It takes approximately 21h 24m to drive from Kenya to Bujumbura.
There are 32+ hotels available in Bujumbura.