There are 6 ways to get from Maputo 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 Maputo International Airport
best- Fly from Maputo International Airport (MPM) to Bujumbura (BJM)plane MPM - BJM
22h 12m$396–994Bus via Lusaka
cheapest- Take the bus from Maputo to Johannesburgbus
- Take the bus from Johannesburg to Lusakabus
- Take the bus from Intercity Bus Terminus to Ubungo Intl Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal to Nairobibus
- Take the bus from Nairobi to Bujumburabus
4d 7h$241–296Drive 3,581.9 km
- Drive from Maputo to Bujumburacar 3,581.9 km
2d 5h$510–736Drive to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport, fly
- Drive from Maputo to Nelspruit-Airport-MQPcar
- Fly from Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP) to Bujumbura (BJM)plane MQP - BJM
17h 35m$375–951Bus
- Take the bus from Karl Max Av to Kerk Stbus
- Take the bus from Johannesburg to Dar Es Salaambus
- Take the bus from Dar es Salaam to Nairobibus
- Take the bus from Duruma Rd to Nyabugogo Bus Parkbus
- Take the bus from Nyabugogo Bus Stn to Bujumburabus
5d 21h$295–450Bus #2
- Take the bus from Karl Max Av to Kerk Stbus
- Take the bus from Johannesburg to Dar Es Salaambus
- Take the bus from Dar es Salaam to Nairobibus
- Take the bus from Nairobi to Bujumburabus
5d 23h$295–416
Maputo International Airport (MPM) to Bujumbura (BJM) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Maputo to Burundi is to bus via Lusaka which costs $240 - $300 and takes 4 days 7h.
The fastest way to get from Maputo to Burundi is to drive and fly which takes 17h 35m and costs $370 - $950.
No, there is no direct bus from Maputo to Burundi. However, there are services departing from Maputo and arriving at Bujumbura via Johannesburg, Intercity Bus Terminus, Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal and Nairobi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4 days 7h.
The distance between Maputo and Burundi is 2552 km. The road distance is 3581.9 km.
The best way to get from Maputo to Burundi without a car is to bus via Lusaka which takes 4 days 7h and costs $240 - $300.
It takes approximately 22h 12m to get from Maputo to Burundi, including transfers.
Maputo to Burundi bus services, operated by TransLux Express, depart from Maputo station.
The best way to get from Maputo to Burundi is to fly which takes 22h 12m and costs $390 - $1,000. Alternatively, you can bus via Lusaka, which costs $240 - $300 and takes 4 days 7h.
Maputo to Burundi bus services, operated by TransLux Express, arrive at Johannesburg station.
Yes, the driving distance between Maputo to Burundi is 3582 km. It takes approximately 2 days 5h to drive from Maputo to Burundi.
What companies run services between Maputo, Mozambique and Burundi?
Ethiopian Airlines, Airlink, and Rwandair Express fly from Maputo International Airport (MPM) to Bujumbura (BJM) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Maputo to Bujumbura via Johannesburg, Johannesburg, Lusaka, Intercity Bus Terminus, Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal, Nairobi, and Bujumbura in around 4d 7h.
- Website
- ethiopianairlines.com
Flights from Maputo International Airport to Bujumbura via Addis Ababa
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $470–1,400
- Phone
- +27 86 158 9282
- Website
- res.prasa.com
Bus from Maputo to Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $20–28
- Schedules at
- res.prasa.com
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