What is the cheapest way to get from Pretoria to Bujumbura?

The cheapest way to get from Pretoria to Bujumbura is to bus which costs $220 - $290 and takes 3 days 22h.

What is the fastest way to get from Pretoria to Bujumbura?

The fastest way to get from Pretoria to Bujumbura is to taxi and fly which takes 7h 40m and costs $310 - $800.

Is there a direct bus between Pretoria and Bujumbura?

No, there is no direct bus from Pretoria to Bujumbura. However, there are services departing from Pretoria and arriving at Bujumbura via Johannesburg, Intercity Bus Terminus, Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal, Namirembe Park and Kampala. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 22h.

How far is it from Pretoria to Bujumbura?

The distance between Pretoria and Bujumbura is 2600 km. The road distance is 3387.5 km.

How do I travel from Pretoria to Bujumbura without a car?

The best way to get from Pretoria to Bujumbura without a car is to bus which takes 3 days 22h and costs $220 - $290.

How long does it take to get from Pretoria to Bujumbura?

It takes approximately 7h 40m to get from Pretoria to Bujumbura, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pretoria to Bujumbura bus from?

Pretoria to Bujumbura bus services, operated by Greyhound ZA, depart from Pretoria station.

Where does the Pretoria to Bujumbura bus arrive?

Pretoria to Bujumbura bus services, operated by Greyhound ZA, arrive at Johannesburg station.

Can I drive from Pretoria to Bujumbura?

Yes, the driving distance between Pretoria to Bujumbura is 3388 km. It takes approximately 2 days 1h to drive from Pretoria to Bujumbura.

Where can I stay near Bujumbura?

There are 32+ hotels available in Bujumbura.

Pretoria to Bujumbura - 5 ways to travel via train, taxi, plane, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Pretoria to Bujumbura by taxi, plane, bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or train

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Taxi, fly to Bujumbura
best
1. Take the taxi from Pretoria to Johannesburg-Airport-JNBtaxi
2. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Bujumbura (BJM)plane JNB - BJM
7h 40m
$319–771
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Pretoria to Johannesburgbus
2. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Lusakabus
3. Take the bus from Intercity Bus Terminus to Ubungo Intl Bus Terminalbus
4. Take the bus from Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal to Kampalabus
5. Take the bus from Kampala to Bujumburabus
3d 22h
$221–282
Drive 3,387.5 km
1. Drive from Pretoria to Bujumburacar 3,387.5 km
2d 1h
$482–696
Taxi, fly to Kigali International Airport, bus
1. Take the taxi from Pretoria to Johannesburg-Airport-JNBtaxi
2. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Kigali International Airport (KGL)plane JNB - KGL
3. Take the bus from Nyabugogo Bus Stn to Bujumburabus
9h 37m
$340–409
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Pretoria to Parktrain
2. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Dar Es Salaambus
3. Take the bus from Dar es Salaam to Nairobibus
4. Take the bus from Nairobi to Bujumburabus
5d 14h
$267–361

Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Bujumbura (BJM) flights

17Weekly Planes

10h 14mAverage Duration

$264Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,599.8 km
Duration: 7h 40m

What companies run services between Pretoria, South Africa and Bujumbura, Burundi?

You can take a bus from Pretoria to Bujumbura via Johannesburg, Johannesburg, Lusaka, Intercity Bus Terminus, Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal, Kampala, Namirembe Park, Jaguar Bus Terminal, and Kampala in around 3d 22h.

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