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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Bujumbura to Mbarara

Composite routes from Bujumbura to Mbarara

Cheapest
7 h 12 min
Car
512 km.
from $28

Transport providers

Airlines

Brussels Airlines

Website:
brusselsairlines.com/
Plane from Bujumbura to Entebbe
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Wednesday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$195.65–$260.87

Rwandair Express

Website:
rwandair.com/
Plane from Bujumbura to Kigali
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$282.61–$434.78
Plane from Kamembe to Kigali
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$81.52–$184.78

Uganda Airlines

Website:
ugandairlines.com/
Plane from Bujumbura to Entebbe
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$173.91–$271.74

Bus operators

Modern Coast

Phone:
+254 709 897 000
Email:
Website:
modern.co.ke/
Bus from Kigali to Mbarara
Ave. Duration:
4h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$0.26–$11.96

Bismarkan Coaches

Phone:
+256704300537
Bus from Kampala to Mbarara
Ave. Duration:
5h 42m
Frequency:
5 times a day

Volcano Express Ltd

Phone:
+250788351253
Email:
Website:
facebook.com/VolcanoLtd/
Bus from Bujumbura to Nyabugogo
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
4 times a day

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Bujumbura to Mbarara?

The cheapest way to get from Bujumbura to Mbarara is to drive which costs $70.65 - $108.70 and takes 7h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bujumbura to Mbarara?

The fastest way to get from Bujumbura to Mbarara is to fly and bus which takes 6h 53m and costs $163.04 - $391.30 .

Is there a direct bus between Bujumbura and Mbarara?

No, there is no direct bus from Bujumbura to Mbarara. However, there are services departing from Bujumbura and arriving at Mbarara via Kigali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 40m.

How far is it from Bujumbura to Mbarara?

The distance between Bujumbura and Mbarara is 512 km. The road distance is 509.9 km.

How do I travel from Bujumbura to Mbarara without a car?

The best way to get from Bujumbura to Mbarara without a car is to bus which takes 9h 40m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Bujumbura to Mbarara?

It takes approximately 9h 40m to get from Bujumbura to Mbarara, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bujumbura to Mbarara bus from?

Bujumbura to Mbarara bus services, operated by Volcano Express Ltd, depart from Bujumbura station.

Where does the Bujumbura to Mbarara bus arrive?

Bujumbura to Mbarara bus services, operated by Volcano Express Ltd, arrive at Nyabugogo Bus Stn station.

What is the time difference between Bujumbura and Mbarara?

Mbarara is 1h ahead of Bujumbura. It is currently 02:03 in Bujumbura and 03:03 in Mbarara.

Can I drive from Bujumbura to Mbarara?

Yes, the driving distance between Bujumbura to Mbarara is 510 km. It takes approximately 7h 10m to drive from Bujumbura to Mbarara.

Where can I stay near Mbarara?

There are 48+ hotels available in Mbarara. Prices start at $16.50 per night.
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