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

The cheapest way to get from Kenya to Burundi is to bus via Kigali which costs $60 - $100 and takes 26h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kenya to Burundi is to fly which takes 3h 47m and costs $310 - $900.

Is there a direct bus between Kenya and Burundi?

No, there is no direct bus from Kenya to Burundi. However, there are services departing from Duruma Rd and arriving at Bujumbura via Nyabugogo Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 31m.

How far is it from Kenya to Burundi?

The distance between Kenya and Burundi is 717 km. The road distance is 1156.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Kenya to Burundi without a car is to bus via Kigali which takes 26h 31m and costs $60 - $100.

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

It takes approximately 3h 47m to get from Kenya to Burundi, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kenya to Burundi bus from?

Kenya to Burundi bus services, operated by Trinity Express, depart from Duruma Rd station.

Bus or fly from Kenya to Burundi?

The best way to get from Kenya to Burundi is to fly which takes 3h 47m and costs $310 - $900. Alternatively, you can bus via Kigali, which costs $60 - $100 and takes 26h 31m.

Where does the Kenya to Burundi bus arrive?

Kenya to Burundi bus services, operated by Trinity Express, arrive at Nyabugogo Bus Park station.

What is the time difference between Kenya and Burundi?

Burundi is 1h behind Kenya. It is currently 5:43 PM in Kenya and 4:43 PM in Burundi.

Can I drive from Kenya to Burundi?

Yes, the driving distance between Kenya to Burundi is 1156 km. It takes approximately 21h 23m to drive from Kenya to Burundi.

Where can I stay near Burundi?

There are 42+ hotels available in Burundi.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Kenya to Burundi 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 from Kisumu International Airport
best
1. Fly from Kisumu International Airport (KIS) to Bujumbura (BJM)plane KIS - BJM
3h 47m
$312–878
Bus via Kigali
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Duruma Rd to Nyabugogo Bus Parkbus
2. Take the bus from Nyabugogo Bus Stn to Bujumburabus
26h 31m
$64–96
Drive 1,156.3 km
1. Drive from Nairobi to Bujumburacar 1,156.3 km
21h 23m
$165–238
Fly from Mombasa
1. Fly from Mombasa (MBA) to Bujumbura (BJM)plane MBA - BJM
4h 32m
$337–934
Fly from Eldoret International Airport
1. Fly from Eldoret International Airport (EDL) to Bujumbura (BJM)plane EDL - BJM
5h 45m
$420–1,149
Bus to Nairobi, fly
1. Take the bus from Kencom/Ambassadeur to JKIA - Passenger Boardingbus
2. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Bujumbura (BJM)plane NBO - BJM
4h 39m
$258–561
Bus
1. Take the bus from Nairobi to Bujumburabus
29h 2m

Kisumu International Airport (KIS) to Bujumbura (BJM) flights

13Weekly Planes

5h 6mAverage Duration

$298Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Kenya to Burundi.

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Distance: 716.6 km
Duration: 3h 47m

What companies run services between Kenya and Burundi?

Jambojet Limited, Kenya Airways, and FlexFlight ApS fly from Kisumu International Airport (KIS) to Bujumbura (BJM) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Duruma Rd to Bujumbura via Nyabugogo Bus Park and Nyabugogo Bus Stn in around 26h 31m.

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