There are 2 ways to get from Kigali Airport (KGL) to Burundi by plane or bus
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Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Bujumbura (BJM) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kigali Airport (KGL) to Burundi is to bus which costs $29 - $40 and takes 4h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Kigali Airport (KGL) to Burundi is to fly which takes 55 min and costs $270 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Kigali Airport (KGL) to Burundi. However, there are services departing from Nyabugogo Bus Stn and arriving at Bujumbura via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 17m.
The distance between Kigali Airport (KGL) and Burundi is 186 km.
The best way to get from Kigali Airport (KGL) to Burundi without a car is to bus which takes 4h 17m and costs $29 - $40.
It takes approximately 55 min to get from Kigali Airport (KGL) to Burundi, including transfers.
Kigali Airport (KGL) to Burundi bus services, operated by Volcano Express Ltd, depart from Nyabugogo Bus Stn station.
The best way to get from Kigali Airport (KGL) to Burundi is to fly which takes 55 min and costs $270 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $29 - $40 and takes 4h 17m.
Kigali Airport (KGL) to Burundi bus services, operated by Volcano Express Ltd, arrive at Bujumbura station.
There are 32+ hotels available in Burundi.
What companies run services between Kigali Airport (KGL), Rwanda and Burundi?
Rwandair Express flies from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Bujumbura (BJM) once daily. Alternatively, Volcano Express Ltd operates a bus from Nyabugogo Bus Stn to Bujumbura 4 times a day. Tickets cost $14–20 and the journey takes 4h.
- Website
- rwandair.com
Flights from Kigali International Airport to Bujumbura
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $320–550
- Phone
- +250788351253
- [email protected]
- Website
- facebook.com
Bus from Nyabugogo Bus Stn to Bujumbura
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–20
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
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