What is the cheapest way to get from Zambia to Burundi?

The cheapest way to get from Zambia to Burundi is to bus which costs $156 - $159 and takes 3 days 1h.

What is the fastest way to get from Zambia to Burundi?

The fastest way to get from Zambia to Burundi is to fly which takes 11h 40m and costs $290 - $950.

Is there a direct bus between Zambia and Burundi?

No, there is no direct bus from Zambia to Burundi. However, there are services departing from Intercity Bus Terminus and arriving at Bujumbura via Dar es Salaam, Duruma Rd and Nyabugogo Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 23h.

How far is it from Zambia to Burundi?

The distance between Zambia and Burundi is 1371 km. The road distance is 1882.2 km.

How do I travel from Zambia to Burundi without a car?

The best way to get from Zambia to Burundi without a car is to bus via Kigali which takes 2 days 23h and costs .

How long does it take to get from Zambia to Burundi?

It takes approximately 11h 40m to get from Zambia to Burundi, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zambia to Burundi bus from?

Zambia to Burundi bus services, operated by SR Classic Coach, depart from Intercity Bus Terminus station.

Bus or fly from Zambia to Burundi?

The best way to get from Zambia to Burundi is to fly which takes 11h 40m and costs $290 - $950. Alternatively, you can bus via Kigali, which costs and takes 2 days 23h.

Where does the Zambia to Burundi bus arrive?

Zambia to Burundi bus services, operated by SR Classic Coach, arrive at Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal station.

Can I drive from Zambia to Burundi?

Yes, the driving distance between Zambia to Burundi is 1882 km. It takes approximately 32h 49m to drive from Zambia to Burundi.

Where can I stay near Burundi?

There are 32+ hotels available in Burundi.

Zambia to Burundi - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Zambia to Burundi by plane, bus, train, or car

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Fly Lusaka to Bujumbura
best
1. Fly from Lusaka (LUN) to Bujumbura (BJM)plane LUN - BJM
11h 40m
$298–947
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Intercity Bus Terminus to Ubungo Intl Bus Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal to Nairobibus
3. Take the bus from Nairobi to Bujumburabus
3d 1h
$156–158
Bus via Kigali
1. Take the bus from Intercity Bus Terminus to Ubungo Intl Bus Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from Dar es Salaam to Nairobibus
3. Take the bus from Duruma Rd to Nyabugogo Bus Parkbus
4. Take the bus from Nyabugogo Bus Stn to Bujumburabus
2d 23h
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Lusaka to Serenjebus
2. Take the train from Serenje to Dar es salaamtrain
3. Take the train from Dar es Salaam to Moshitrain
4. Take the bus from Moshi to Nairobibus
5. Take the bus from Nairobi to Bujumburabus
4d 6h
Drive 1,882.2 km
1. Drive from Lusaka to Bujumburacar 1,882.2 km
32h 49m
$277–399
Fly Ndola to Bujumbura
1. Fly from Ndola (NLA) to Bujumbura (BJM)plane NLA - BJM
16h 17m
$428–1,122
Fly Lusaka to Kigoma, drive
1. Fly from Lusaka (LUN) to Kigoma (TKQ)plane LUN - TKQ
2. Drive from Kigoma (TKQ) to Nyanza Laccar
14h 48m
$366–1,010

Lusaka (LUN) to Bujumbura (BJM) flights

27Weekly Planes

15h 45mAverage Duration

$262Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,370.6 km
Duration: 11h 40m

What companies run services between Zambia and Burundi?

Kenya Airways, Ethiopian Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Lusaka (LUN) to Bujumbura (BJM) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Intercity Bus Terminus to Bujumbura via Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal, Dar es Salaam, Nairobi, Duruma Rd, Nyabugogo Bus Park, and Nyabugogo Bus Stn in around 2d 23h.

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