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2 d 16 h 22 min
4914 km.
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Bujumbura, Burundi → Cape Town, The Republic of South Africa

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Five ways to Travel from Bujumbura to Cape Town

Composite routes from Bujumbura to Cape Town

Cheapest
2 d 16 h 22 min
Car
4914 km.
from $270
Other
4 d 16 h 55 min
3580 km.
from $347.43
8 d 10 min
Bus, Train
3580 km.
from $3151.23
4 d 17 h 28 min
3580 km.
from $232.98
4 d 20 h 51 min
3580 km.
from $274.93

Transport providers

Airlines

Ethiopian Airlines

Website:
ethiopianairlines.com/
Plane from Bujumbura to Cape
Ave. Duration:
20h 55m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$404.27–$1,073.85

Safair

Website:
flysafair.co.za/
Plane from Bujumbura to Cape
Ave. Duration:
13h 5m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$252.67–$694.85

Kenya Airways

Website:
kenya-airways.com/
Plane from Bujumbura to Cape
Ave. Duration:
22h 45m
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$265.30–$821.18

Bus operators

Greyhound ZA

Phone:
+27 11 611 8000
Email:
Website:
greyhound.co.za
Bus from Park Station to Cape
Ave. Duration:
19h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$42.95–$61.90
Bus from Midrand to Cape
Ave. Duration:
20h 20m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$44.22–$61.90

Modern Coast

Phone:
+254 709 897 000
Email:
Website:
modern.co.ke/
Bus from Bujumbura to Mwanza
Ave. Duration:
10h 22m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$0.63–$32.85

Eagle Liner

Phone:
+27 87 150 1895
Email:
Website:
eagleliner.co.za
Bus from Park Station to Cape
Ave. Duration:
17h 35m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$25.27–$82.12

City to City

Phone:
+27 11 774 3333
Website:
res.prasa.com/citytocity/booking
Bus from Johannesburg to Cape
Ave. Duration:
18h 8m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$26.53–$35.37

Mkombe Trading Logistics

Phone:
+27 688 768 194
Email:
Website:
facebook.com/mkombebuslogisticstz
Bus from Dar Es Salaam to Johannesburg
Ave. Duration:
2d 15h
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$187.17

Darlux Co. Ltd

Phone:
+255 744 666 643
Email:
Bus from Mwanza to Dar
Ave. Duration:
18h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$21.88

Train operators

Gautrain

Phone:
+27 80 042 8872
Email:
Website:
gautrain.co.za
Train from Park to Pretoria
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$4.99–$6.24

Rovos Rail

Phone:
+27 (0)12 315 8242
Email:
Website:
rovos.com/
Train from Rovos Rail Station to Rovos
Ave. Duration:
4d
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$2,147.70–$4,548.08

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Bujumbura to Cape Town?

The cheapest way to get from Bujumbura to Cape Town is to bus via Cape Town which costs $206.52 - $250 and takes 4 days 17h.

What is the fastest way to get from Bujumbura to Cape Town?

The fastest way to get from Bujumbura to Cape Town is to fly which takes 13h 32m and costs $228.26 - $652.17 .

Is there a direct flight between Bujumbura and Cape Town?

There are no direct flights between Bujumbura and Cape Town. The fastest has 1 change and takes 16h 10m and costs $217.39 - $597.83 .

How far is it from Bujumbura to Cape Town?

The distance between Bujumbura and Cape Town is 3613 km. The road distance is 4915.3 km.

How do I travel from Bujumbura to Cape Town without a car?

The best way to get from Bujumbura to Cape Town without a car is to bus which takes 4 days 16h and costs $206.52 - $282.61 .

How long does it take to get from Bujumbura to Cape Town?

It takes approximately 13h 32m to get from Bujumbura to Cape Town, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Bujumbura to Cape Town?

The best way to get from Bujumbura to Cape Town is to fly which takes 13h 32m and costs $228.26 - $652.17 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $206.52 - $282.61 and takes 4 days 16h.

Can I drive from Bujumbura to Cape Town?

Yes, the driving distance between Bujumbura to Cape Town is 4915 km. It takes approximately 2 days 17h to drive from Bujumbura to Cape Town.

Where can I stay near Cape Town?

There are 5912+ hotels available in Cape Town. Prices start at $45.60 per night.
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