There are 7 ways to get from Tanzania 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 Julius Nyerere International Airport to Bujumbura
best- Fly from Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) to Bujumbura (BJM)plane DAR - BJM
3h 29m$301–566Bus via Kampala
cheapest- Take the bus from Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal to Kampalabus
- Take the bus from Kampala to Bujumburabus
43h 58m$84–87Drive 1,488.3 km
- Drive from Dar es Salaam to Uviracar 1,488.3 km
23h 38m$185–267Fly Mwanza Airport to Bujumbura
- Fly from Mwanza Airport (MWZ) to Bujumbura (BJM)plane MWZ - BJM
6h 6m$358–712Fly Mwanza Airport to Kigali International Airport, bus
- Fly from Mwanza Airport (MWZ) to Kigali International Airport (KGL)plane MWZ - KGL
- Take the bus from Nyabugogo Bus Stn to Bujumburabus
7h 22m$406–699Bus
- Take the bus from Dar es Salaam to Nairobibus
- Take the bus from Nairobi to Bujumburabus
47h 54m$85–110Bus #2
- Take the bus from Dar es Salaam to Nairobibus
- Take the bus from Nairobi to Bujumburabus
2d 2h$108–113
Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) to Bujumbura (BJM) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tanzania to Uvira is to bus via Kampala which costs $84 - $88 and takes 43h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Tanzania to Uvira is to fly which takes 3h 29m and costs $300 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Tanzania to Uvira. However, there are services departing from Gerezani and arriving at Bujumbura via Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal, Namirembe Park and Kampala. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43h 58m.
The distance between Tanzania and Uvira is 1206 km. The road distance is 1488.3 km.
It takes approximately 3h 29m to get from Tanzania to Uvira, including transfers.
Tanzania to Uvira bus services, operated by SR Classic Coach, depart from Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal station.
The best way to get from Tanzania to Uvira is to fly which takes 3h 29m and costs $300 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus via Kampala, which costs $84 - $88 and takes 43h 58m.
Tanzania to Uvira bus services, operated by SR Classic Coach, arrive at Kampala station.
Uvira is 1h behind Tanzania. It is currently 7:30 PM in Tanzania and 6:30 PM in Uvira.
Yes, the driving distance between Tanzania to Uvira is 1488 km. It takes approximately 23h 38m to drive from Tanzania to Uvira.
What companies run services between Tanzania and Uvira, Democratic Republic of the Congo?
Air Tanzania and Kenya Airways fly from Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) to Bujumbura (BJM) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gerezani to Uvira via Ubungo, Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal, Kampala, Namirembe Park, Jaguar Bus Terminal, Kampala, and Bujumbura in around 43h 58m.
- Website
- airtanzania.co.tz
Flights from Julius Nyerere International Airport to Bujumbura
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $210–650
Flights from Mwanza Airport to Bujumbura via Julius Nyerere International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $330–950
- Phone
- +255 22 213 4567
- [email protected]
- Website
- srclassiccoach.co.tz
Bus from Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal to Kampala
- Ave. Duration
- 26h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $46
- Schedules at
- srclassiccoach.co.tz
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