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How to get fromLusaka to Bujumburaby plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Lusaka to Bujumbura by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Lusaka (LUN) to Bujumbura (BJM)plane plane LUN - BJM
    11h 40m
    $298–947

  2. Bus via Kampala

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Intercity Bus Terminus to Ubungo Intl Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal to Kampalabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kampala to Bujumburabus bus
    2d 23h
    $137

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Lusaka to Serenjebus bus
    2. Take the train from Serenje to Dar es salaamtrain train
    3. Take the train from Dar es Salaam to Moshitrain train
    4. Take the bus from Moshi to Nairobibus bus
    5. Take the bus from Nairobi to Bujumburabus bus
    4d 6h

  4. Drive 1,882.2 km

    1. Drive from Lusaka to Bujumburacar car 1,882.2 km
    32h 49m
    $277–399

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Intercity Bus Terminus to Ubungo Intl Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dar es Salaam to Nairobibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Nairobi to Bujumburabus bus
    3d 2h

Lusaka (LUN) to Bujumbura (BJM) flights

Calendar27Weekly Planes
Duration15h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$262Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,370.6 km
  • Duration: 11h 40m

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

Kenya Airways, Ethiopian Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Lusaka (LUN) to Bujumbura (BJM) 4 times a day. Alternatively, 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.

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