There are 4 ways to get from Nairobi to Burundi 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.
Fly
best- Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Bujumbura (BJM)plane NBO - BJM
4h 39m$318–561Bus via Kigali
cheapest- Take the bus from Duruma Rd to Nyabugogo Bus Parkbus
- Take the bus from Nyabugogo Bus Stn to Bujumburabus
26h 31m$64–95Drive 1,156.3 km
- Drive from Nairobi to Bujumburacar 1,156.3 km
21h 24m$165–238Bus
- Take the bus from Nairobi to Bujumburabus
29h 2m$64–66
Nairobi (NBO) to Bujumbura (BJM) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Nairobi to Burundi is to bus which costs $63 - $66 and takes 29h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Nairobi to Burundi is to fly which takes 4h 39m and costs $310 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Nairobi to Burundi. However, there are services departing from Duruma Rd and arriving at Bujumbura via Nyabugogo Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 31m.
The distance between Nairobi and Burundi is 920 km. The road distance is 1156.3 km.
The best way to get from Nairobi to Burundi without a car is to bus via Kigali which takes 26h 31m and costs $60 - $95.
It takes approximately 4h 39m to get from Nairobi to Burundi, including transfers.
Nairobi to Burundi bus services, operated by Trinity Express, depart from Duruma Rd station.
The best way to get from Nairobi to Burundi is to fly which takes 4h 39m and costs $310 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus via Kigali, which costs $60 - $95 and takes 26h 31m.
Nairobi to Burundi bus services, operated by Trinity Express, arrive at Nyabugogo Bus Park station.
Burundi is 1h behind Nairobi. It is currently 7:25 PM in Nairobi and 6:25 PM in Burundi.
What companies run services between Nairobi, Kenya and Burundi?
Kenya Airways flies from Nairobi (NBO) to Bujumbura (BJM) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Duruma Rd to Bujumbura via Nyabugogo Bus Park and Nyabugogo Bus Stn in around 26h 31m.
- Website
- kenya-airways.com
Flights from Nairobi to Bujumbura
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $270–850
- Phone
- +250 788 314 935
- Website
- trinityexpress.rw
Bus from Duruma Rd to Nyabugogo Bus Park
- Ave. Duration
- 21h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Schedules at
- trinityexpress.rw
- Phone
- +250788351253
- [email protected]
- Website
- facebook.com
Bus from Nyabugogo Bus Stn to Bujumbura
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–20
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
- 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 Burundi is 1156 km. It takes approximately 21h 24m to drive from Nairobi to Burundi.
There are 32+ hotels available in Burundi.