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

The cheapest way to get from Lusaka to Bujumbura is to bus via Kampala which costs $137 and takes 2 days 23h.

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

The fastest way to get from Lusaka to Bujumbura is to fly which takes 6h 35m and costs $440 - $800.

Is there a direct bus between Lusaka and Bujumbura?

No, there is no direct bus from Lusaka to Bujumbura. However, there are services departing from Intercity Bus Terminus and arriving at Bujumbura via Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal, Namirembe Park and Kampala. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 23h.

How far is it from Lusaka to Bujumbura?

The distance between Lusaka and Bujumbura is 1805 km. The road distance is 1881.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Lusaka to Bujumbura without a car is to bus via Kampala which takes 2 days 23h and costs $137.

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

It takes approximately 10h 12m to get from Lusaka to Bujumbura, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lusaka to Bujumbura bus from?

Lusaka to Bujumbura bus services, operated by SR Classic Coach, depart from Intercity Bus Terminus station.

Bus or fly from Lusaka to Bujumbura?

The best way to get from Lusaka to Bujumbura is to bus via Kampala which takes 2 days 23h and costs $137. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $440 - $800 and takes 6h 35m.

Where does the Lusaka to Bujumbura bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lusaka to Bujumbura?

Yes, the driving distance between Lusaka to Bujumbura is 1882 km. It takes approximately 32h 32m to drive from Lusaka to Bujumbura.

Where can I stay near Bujumbura?

There are 29+ hotels available in Bujumbura.

Lusaka to Bujumbura - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Lusaka to Bujumbura by plane, bus, train, or car

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Fly to Kigali International Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Lusaka (LUN) to Kigali International Airport (KGL)plane LUN - KGL
2. Take the bus from Nyabugogo Bus Stn to Bujumburabus
10h 12m
$389–824
Bus via Kampala
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Intercity Bus Terminus to Ubungo Intl Bus Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal to Kampalabus
3. Take the bus from Kampala to Bujumburabus
2d 23h
$137
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Lusaka to Serenjebus
2. Take the train from Serenje to Dar es salaamtrain
3. Take the train from Dar es Salaam to Moshitrain
4. Take the bus from Moshi to Nairobibus
5. Take the bus from Nairobi to Bujumburabus
4d 6h
Drive 1,881.7 km
1. Drive from Lusaka to Bujumburacar 1,881.7 km
32h 32m
$276–399
Fly to Bujumbura
1. Fly from Lusaka (LUN) to Bujumbura (BJM)plane LUN - BJM
6h 35m
$448–797
Fly to Kigoma, drive
1. Fly from Lusaka (LUN) to Kigoma (TKQ)plane LUN - TKQ
2. Drive from Kigoma (TKQ) to Bujumburacar
18h 23m
$391–987
Bus
1. Take the bus from Intercity Bus Terminus to Ubungo Intl Bus Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from Dar es Salaam to Nairobibus
3. Take the bus from Nairobi to Bujumburabus
3d 2h

Lusaka (LUN) to Kigali International Airport (KGL) flights

22Weekly Planes

6h 31mAverage Duration

$284Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Lusaka to Bujumbura.

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Distance: 1,804.8 km
Duration: 10h 12m

What companies run services between Lusaka, Zambia and Bujumbura, Burundi?

You can take a bus from Intercity Bus Terminus to Bujumbura via Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal, Kampala, Namirembe Park, Jaguar Bus Terminal, and Kampala in around 2d 23h. Alternatively, Ethiopian Airlines, Zambia Airways, and Kenya Airways fly from Lusaka (LUN) to Bujumbura (BJM) once daily.

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