There are 3 ways to get from Nairobi to Bujumbura by plane, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Nairobi (NBO) to Bujumbura (BJM) flights
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The cheapest way to get from Nairobi to Bujumbura is to bus which costs $62 and takes 29h.
The fastest way to get from Nairobi to Bujumbura is to fly which takes 4h 39m and costs $310 - $490.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Nairobi and arriving at Bujumbura. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 29h.
The distance between Nairobi and Bujumbura is 920 km. The road distance is 1156.3 km.
The best way to get from Nairobi to Bujumbura without a car is to bus which takes 29h and costs $62.
It takes approximately 4h 39m to get from Nairobi to Bujumbura, including transfers.
Nairobi to Bujumbura bus services, operated by Mozaico Coaches Ltd, depart from Nairobi station.
The best way to get from Nairobi to Bujumbura is to fly which takes 4h 39m and costs $310 - $490. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $62 and takes 29h.
Nairobi to Bujumbura bus services, operated by Mozaico Coaches Ltd, arrive at Bujumbura station.
Bujumbura is 1h behind Nairobi. It is currently 9:13 PM in Nairobi and 8:13 PM in Bujumbura.
What companies run services between Nairobi, Kenya and Bujumbura, Burundi?
Kenya Airways and Rwandair Express fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Bujumbura (BJM) twice daily. Alternatively, Mozaico Coaches Ltd operates a bus from Nairobi to Bujumbura once daily. Tickets cost $62 and the journey takes 29h.
- Website
- kenya-airways.com
Flights from Nairobi to Bujumbura
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $270–850
- Website
- rwandair.com
Flights from Nairobi to Bujumbura via Kigali
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $350–460
- Phone
- +254 701 110011
- Website
- mozaico.co.ke
Bus from Nairobi to Bujumbura
- Ave. Duration
- 29h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $62
- Schedules at
- mozaico.co.ke
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Nairobi to Bujumbura is 1156 km. It takes approximately 21h 24m to drive from Nairobi to Bujumbura.
There are 29+ hotels available in Bujumbura.