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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Lilongwe to Bujumbura

Composite routes from Lilongwe to Bujumbura

Cheapest
31 h 44 min
Car
1826 km.
from $100
Other
10 h 24 min
Bus, Plane
1272 km.
from $10.87
17 h 20 min
Bus, Plane
1272 km.
from $409.30
15 h 44 min
Bus, Plane
1272 km.
from $440.83
2 d 11 h 1 min
1270 km.
Select a ticket

Transport providers

Airlines

Ethiopian Airlines

Website:
ethiopianairlines.com/
Plane from Kamuzu International Airport to Kigali
Ave. Duration:
8h 45m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$402.17–$706.52
Plane from Kamuzu International Airport to Goma
Ave. Duration:
20h 40m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$271.74–$815.22

Rwandair Express

Website:
rwandair.com/
Plane from Kamuzu International Airport to Kigali
Ave. Duration:
4h 45m
Frequency:
Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$402.17–$706.52
Plane from Kamuzu International Airport to Kamembe
Ave. Duration:
14h 55m
Frequency:
Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$206.52–$706.52

Kenya Airways

Website:
kenya-airways.com/
Plane from Kamuzu International Airport to Kigali
Ave. Duration:
6h 35m
Frequency:
Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$402.17–$815.22
Plane from Kamuzu International Airport to Bujumbura
Ave. Duration:
5h 35m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$163.04–$543.48
Plane from Kamuzu International Airport to Goma
Ave. Duration:
10h 10m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$195.65–$652.17

Bus operators

Zanzibar Airport Transfers

Phone:
+254 718 370 639
Email:
zanzibartours@gmail.com
Website:
hoteltoursandtransfers.com/
Bus from Malawi border to Tunduma
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$54.35–$173.91

Captain Tours

Bus from Lilongwe to Songwe
Ave. Duration:
10h
Frequency:
Once daily
Bus from Karonga to Songwe
Ave. Duration:
52 min
Frequency:
Once daily

Modern Coast

Phone:
+254 709 897 000
Email:
customercare@modern.co.ke
Website:
modern.co.ke/
Bus from Mwanza to Bujumbura
Ave. Duration:
10h 23m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$0.54–$27.17

Volcano Express Ltd

Phone:
+250788351253
Email:
info@volcanoexpress.co.rw
Website:
facebook.com/VolcanoLtd/
Bus from Nyabugogo Bus Stn to Bujumbura
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
4 times a day
Bus from Kampala to Kigali
Ave. Duration:
8h
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$6.52–$13.04

Classic Coach

Website:
srclassic.com/
Bus from Tunduma Terminal to Berelay
Ave. Duration:
13h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$77.82

Trinity Express

Website:
trinityexpress.rw/
Bus from Kampala to Kigali
Ave. Duration:
11h 28m
Frequency:
Once daily

Sososo Coaches

Phone:
+(265)994 193 745
Website:
sososocoaches.com
Bus from Lilongwe to Karonga
Ave. Duration:
7h 32m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$7.70

New Force Enterprices Ltd

Phone:
+255 754864829
Email:
newforce@163.com
Website:
newforcebus.co.tz/
Bus from Lubele Bus Stand to Magufuli
Ave. Duration:
16h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$22.11

Ally's Star

Phone:
+255 743999894
Website:
allysstar.co.tz/
Bus from Magufuli Bus Terminal to Central
Ave. Duration:
19h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$32.62

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Lilongwe to Bujumbura is to fly which costs $173.91 - $597.83 and takes 6h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lilongwe to Bujumbura is to fly which takes 6h 6m and costs $173.91 - $597.83 .

How far is it from Lilongwe to Bujumbura?

The distance between Lilongwe and Bujumbura is 1684 km. The road distance is 1827.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Lilongwe to Bujumbura without a car is to bus and Private Transfer which takes 40h 54m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 10h 24m to get from Lilongwe to Bujumbura, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Lilongwe to Bujumbura?

The best way to get from Lilongwe to Bujumbura is to fly which takes 6h 6m and costs $173.91 - $597.83 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 2 days 11h.

Can I drive from Lilongwe to Bujumbura?

Yes, the driving distance between Lilongwe to Bujumbura is 1827 km. It takes approximately 31h 47m to drive from Lilongwe to Bujumbura.

Where can I stay near Bujumbura?

There are 42+ hotels available in Bujumbura. Prices start at $38.09 per night.
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