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How to get fromNairobi to Burundiby plane, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Nairobi to Burundi by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Nairobi

    best
    1. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Bujumbura (BJM)plane plane NBO - BJM
    4h 39m
    $318–561

  2. Bus via Kigali

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Duruma Rd to Nyabugogo Bus Parkbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nyabugogo Bus Stn to Bujumburabus bus
    26h 31m
    $64–96

  3. Drive 1,156.3 km

    1. Drive from Nairobi to Bujumburacar car 1,156.3 km
    21h 23m
    $165–238

  4. Fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport

    1. Fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Bujumbura (BJM)plane plane WIL - BJM
    7h 10m
    $279–740

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Nairobi to Bujumburabus bus
    29h 2m
    $64–66

Nairobi (NBO) to Bujumbura (BJM) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration2h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$269Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 920 km
  • Duration: 4h 39m

What companies run services between Nairobi, Kenya and Burundi?

Kenya Airways and Rwandair Express fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Bujumbura (BJM) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Duruma Rd to Bujumbura via Nyabugogo Bus Park and Nyabugogo Bus Stn in around 26h 31m.

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