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How to get fromVictoria Falls to Lake Tanganyikaby plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Victoria Falls to Lake Tanganyika by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport to Bujumbura

    best
    1. Fly from Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport (LVI) to Bujumbura (BJM)plane plane LVI - BJM
    15h 15m
    $504–1,405

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Livingstone to Lusakabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Intercity Bus Terminus to Ubungo Intl Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the train from Dar es Salaam to Kigomatrain train
    3d 4h
    $97–129

  3. Drive 2,157 km

    1. Drive from Victoria Falls to Kigomacar car 2,157 km
    36h 30m
    $395–570

  4. Fly Victoria Falls Airport to Bujumbura

    1. Fly from Victoria Falls Airport (VFA) to Bujumbura (BJM)plane plane VFA - BJM
    14h 26m
    $407–1,132

  5. Fly Victoria Falls Airport to Kalemie Airport

    1. Fly from Victoria Falls Airport (VFA) to Kalemie Airport (FMI)plane plane VFA - FMI
    40h 11m
    $207–582

  6. Fly Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport to Kalemie Airport

    1. Fly from Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport (LVI) to Kalemie Airport (FMI)plane plane LVI - FMI
    38h 45m
    $554–1,505

  7. Bus, train via Serenje

    1. Take the bus from Livingstone to Lusakabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lusaka to Serenjebus bus
    3. Take the train from Serenje to Dar es salaamtrain train
    4. Take the train from Dar es Salaam to Kigomatrain train
    3d 23h

Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport (LVI) to Bujumbura (BJM) flights

Calendar15Weekly Planes
Duration18h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$512Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,677 km
  • Duration: 15h 15m

What companies run services between Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe and Lake Tanganyika, Tanzania?

Kenya Airways, Rwandair Express, and three other airlines fly from Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport (LVI) to Bujumbura (BJM) twice daily.

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