There are 2 ways to get from Kigali to Bujumbura by plane or bus
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Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Bujumbura (BJM) flights
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The cheapest way to get from Kigali to Bujumbura is to bus which costs $14 - $20 and takes 4h.
The fastest way to get from Kigali to Bujumbura is to fly which takes 2h 15m and costs $270 - $490.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Nyabugogo Bus Stn and arriving at Bujumbura. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h.
The distance between Kigali and Bujumbura is 196 km.
The best way to get from Kigali to Bujumbura without a car is to bus which takes 4h and costs $14 - $20.
It takes approximately 2h 15m to get from Kigali to Bujumbura, including transfers.
Kigali to Bujumbura bus services, operated by Volcano Express Ltd, depart from Nyabugogo Bus Stn station.
The best way to get from Kigali to Bujumbura is to fly which takes 2h 15m and costs $270 - $490. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $14 - $20 and takes 4h.
Kigali to Bujumbura bus services, operated by Volcano Express Ltd, arrive at Bujumbura station.
There are 30+ hotels available in Bujumbura.
What companies run services between Kigali, Rwanda and Bujumbura, 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
- $280–440
- 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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