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How to Travel from

Cape Town to Bujumbura

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Cape Town, The Republic of South Africa → Bujumbura, Burundi

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Six ways to Travel from Cape Town to Bujumbura

Composite routes from Cape Town to Bujumbura

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Transport providers

Airlines

Ethiopian Airlines

Website:
ethiopianairlines.com/
Plane from Cape Town International Airport to Bujumbura
Ave. Duration:
22h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$396.44–$1,023.07

Rwandair Express

Website:
rwandair.com/
Plane from Cape Town International Airport to Kigali
Ave. Duration:
7h 30m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$255.77–$703.36

Kenya Airways

Website:
kenya-airways.com/
Plane from Cape Town International Airport to Bujumbura
Ave. Duration:
18h
Frequency:
Tuesday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$255.77–$831.25
Plane from Cape Town International Airport to Kigali
Ave. Duration:
10h 20m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Thursday
Estimated price:
$242.98–$831.25

Bus operators

Greyhound ZA

Phone:
+27 11 611 8000
Website:
greyhound.co.za
Bus from Cape Town Stn to Park
Ave. Duration:
19h 15m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$43.48–$62.66
Bus from Cape Town to Midrand
Ave. Duration:
19h 45m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$43.48–$62.66

Modern Coast

Phone:
+254 709 897 000
Website:
modern.co.ke/
Bus from Mwanza to Bujumbura
Ave. Duration:
10h 23m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$0.64–$33.25

Volcano Express Ltd

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

Eagle Liner

Phone:
+27 87 150 1895
Website:
eagleliner.co.za
Bus from Cape Town Stn to Park
Ave. Duration:
17h 30m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$25.58–$83.12

City to City

Phone:
+27 11 774 3333
Website:
res.prasa.com/citytocity/booking
Bus from Cape Town to Johannesburg
Ave. Duration:
18h 27m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$26.86–$35.81

Mkombe Trading Logistics

Phone:
+27 688 768 194
Website:
facebook.com/mkombebuslogisticstz
Bus from Johannesburg to Dar
Ave. Duration:
2d 15h
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$189.46

Darlux Co. Ltd

Phone:
+255 744 666 643
Bus from Dar es Salaam to Mwanza
Ave. Duration:
18h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$22.15

Train operators

Gautrain

Phone:
+27 80 042 8872
Website:
gautrain.co.za
Train from Pretoria to Park
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$5.05–$6.32

Rovos Rail

Phone:
+27 (0)12 315 8242
Website:
rovos.com/
Train from Rovos Rail Lounge to Rovos
Ave. Duration:
3d 18h
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$2,174.03–$4,603.82

Questions and Answers

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

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

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

The fastest way to get from Cape Town to Bujumbura is to fly which takes 18h 17m and costs $228.26 - $760.87 .

How far is it from Cape Town to Bujumbura?

The distance between Cape Town and Bujumbura is 3613 km. The road distance is 4915.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Cape Town to Bujumbura 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 Cape Town to Bujumbura?

It takes approximately 18h 17m to get from Cape Town to Bujumbura, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Cape Town to Bujumbura?

The best way to get from Cape Town to Bujumbura is to fly which takes 18h 17m and costs $228.26 - $760.87 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $206.52 - $282.61 and takes 4 days 16h.

Can I drive from Cape Town to Bujumbura?

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

Where can I stay near Bujumbura?

There are 41+ hotels available in Bujumbura. Prices start at $39.30 per night.
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