There are 4 ways to get from Nairobi to Uvira 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 to Bujumbura
best- Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Bujumbura (BJM)plane NBO - BJM
5h 16m$315–488Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Nairobi to Bujumburabus
29h 43m$66–69Drive 1,186.9 km
- Drive from Nairobi to Uviracar 1,186.9 km
22h 8m$137–198Fly to Kamembe International Airport, drive
- Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Kamembe International Airport (KME)plane NBO - KME
- Drive from Kamembe International Airport (KME) to Uviracar
7h 58m$246–624
Nairobi (NBO) to Bujumbura (BJM) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Nairobi to Uvira is to bus which costs $65 - $69 and takes 29h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Nairobi to Uvira is to fly which takes 5h 16m and costs $310 - $490.
No, there is no direct bus from Nairobi to Uvira. However, there are services departing from Nairobi and arriving at Bujumbura via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 43m.
The distance between Nairobi and Uvira is 942 km. The road distance is 1186.9 km.
It takes approximately 5h 16m to get from Nairobi to Uvira, including transfers.
Nairobi to Uvira bus services, operated by Mozaico Coaches Ltd, depart from Nairobi station.
The best way to get from Nairobi to Uvira is to fly which takes 5h 16m and costs $310 - $490. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $69 and takes 29h 43m.
Nairobi to Uvira bus services, operated by Mozaico Coaches Ltd, arrive at Bujumbura station.
Uvira is 1h behind Nairobi. It is currently 3:05 PM in Nairobi and 2:05 PM in Uvira.
Yes, the driving distance between Nairobi to Uvira is 1187 km. It takes approximately 22h 8m to drive from Nairobi to Uvira.
What companies run services between Nairobi, Kenya and Uvira, Democratic Republic of the Congo?
Kenya Airways flies from Nairobi (NBO) to Bujumbura (BJM) once 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 Kamembe International Airport via Kigali
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $230–600
- 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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