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

The cheapest way to get from Lubumbashi to Burundi is to bus which costs $167 - $170 and takes 3 days 5h.

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

The fastest way to get from Lubumbashi to Burundi is to fly which takes 9h 41m and costs $400 - $1,200.

Is there a direct bus between Lubumbashi and Burundi?

No, there is no direct bus from Lubumbashi to Burundi. However, there are services departing from Lubumbashi and arriving at Bujumbura via Dar es Salaam, Duruma Rd and Nyabugogo Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 3h.

How far is it from Lubumbashi to Burundi?

The distance between Lubumbashi and Burundi is 961 km. The road distance is 1701.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Lubumbashi to Burundi without a car is to bus via Kigali which takes 3 days 3h and costs .

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

It takes approximately 9h 41m to get from Lubumbashi to Burundi, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lubumbashi to Burundi bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Lubumbashi to Burundi?

The best way to get from Lubumbashi to Burundi is to fly which takes 9h 41m and costs $400 - $1,200. Alternatively, you can bus via Kigali, which costs and takes 3 days 3h.

Where does the Lubumbashi to Burundi bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lubumbashi to Burundi?

Yes, the driving distance between Lubumbashi to Burundi is 1701 km. It takes approximately 30h 3m to drive from Lubumbashi to Burundi.

Where can I stay near Burundi?

There are 29+ hotels available in Burundi.

Lubumbashi to Burundi - 6 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Lubumbashi to Burundi by plane, bus, or car

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Fly to Bujumbura
best
1. Fly from Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM) to Bujumbura (BJM)plane FBM - BJM
9h 41m
$401–1,127
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
$167–169
Bus via Kigali
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 Duruma Rd to Nyabugogo Bus Parkbus
4. Take the bus from Nyabugogo Bus Stn to Bujumburabus
3d 3h
Drive 1,701.3 km
1. Drive from Lubumbashi to Bujumburacar 1,701.3 km
30h 3m
$242–350
Fly to Kigoma, drive
1. Fly from Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM) to Kigoma (TKQ)plane FBM - TKQ
2. Drive from Kigoma (TKQ) to Nyanza Laccar
17h 50m
$379–990
Fly to Kigali International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM) to Kigali International Airport (KGL)plane FBM - KGL
2. Take the bus from Nyabugogo Bus Stn to Bujumburabus
10h 43m
$412–754

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

6Weekly Planes

12h 25mAverage Duration

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Distance: 960.7 km
Duration: 9h 41m

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

Ethiopian Airlines and Kenya Airways fly from Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM) to Bujumbura (BJM) 6 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lubumbashi to Bujumbura via Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal, Dar es Salaam, Nairobi, Duruma Rd, Nyabugogo Bus Park, and Nyabugogo Bus Stn in around 3d 3h.

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