What is the cheapest way to get from Lubumbashi to Bujumbura?

The cheapest way to get from Lubumbashi to Bujumbura is to bus which costs $165 and takes 3 days 5h.

What is the fastest way to get from Lubumbashi to Bujumbura?

The fastest way to get from Lubumbashi to Bujumbura is to fly which takes 11h 21m and costs $700 - $900.

Is there a direct bus between Lubumbashi and Bujumbura?

No, there is no direct bus from Lubumbashi to Bujumbura. However, there are services departing from Lubumbashi and arriving at Bujumbura via Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal and Nairobi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 5h.

How far is it from Lubumbashi to Bujumbura?

The distance between Lubumbashi and Bujumbura is 961 km. The road distance is 1701.9 km.

How do I travel from Lubumbashi to Bujumbura without a car?

The best way to get from Lubumbashi to Bujumbura without a car is to bus which takes 3 days 5h and costs $165.

How long does it take to get from Lubumbashi to Bujumbura?

It takes approximately 11h 21m to get from Lubumbashi to Bujumbura, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lubumbashi to Bujumbura bus from?

Lubumbashi to Bujumbura bus services, operated by SR Classic Coach, depart from Lubumbashi station.

Bus or fly from Lubumbashi to Bujumbura?

The best way to get from Lubumbashi to Bujumbura is to fly which takes 11h 21m and costs $700 - $900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $165 and takes 3 days 5h.

Where does the Lubumbashi to Bujumbura bus arrive?

Lubumbashi to Bujumbura bus services, operated by SR Classic Coach, arrive at Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal station.

Can I drive from Lubumbashi to Bujumbura?

Yes, the driving distance between Lubumbashi to Bujumbura is 1702 km. It takes approximately 30h 25m to drive from Lubumbashi to Bujumbura.

Where can I stay near Bujumbura?

There are 32+ hotels available in Bujumbura.

Lubumbashi to Bujumbura - 4 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

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

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM) to Bujumbura (BJM)plane FBM - BJM
11h 21m
$721–877
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lubumbashi to Ubungo Intl Bus Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal to Nairobibus
3. Take the bus from Nairobi to Bujumburabus
3d 5h
$165
Drive 1,701.9 km
1. Drive from Lubumbashi to Bujumburacar 1,701.9 km
30h 25m
$242–350
Bus via Nairobi
1. Take the bus from Lubumbashi to Ubungo Intl Bus Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from Dar es Salaam to Nairobibus
3. Take the bus from Nairobi to Bujumburabus
3d 6h

Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM) to Bujumbura (BJM) flights

10Weekly Planes

17h 53mAverage Duration

$349Cheapest Price

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Distance: 960.7 km
Duration: 11h 21m

What companies run services between Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo and Bujumbura, Burundi?

Ethiopian Airlines, Kenya Airways, and Air Tanzania fly from Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM) to Bujumbura (BJM) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lubumbashi to Bujumbura via Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal and Nairobi in around 3d 5h.

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