What is the cheapest way to get from Malawi to Burundi?

The cheapest way to get from Malawi to Burundi is to drive which costs $340 - $500 and takes 36h 17m.

What is the fastest way to get from Malawi to Burundi?

The fastest way to get from Malawi to Burundi is to fly and drive which takes 6h 22m and costs $500 - $800.

Is there a direct bus between Malawi and Burundi?

No, there is no direct bus from Malawi to Burundi. However, there are services departing from Blantyre and arriving at Bujumbura via Rissik Street Station, Johannesburg, Dar es Salaam, Duruma Rd and Nyabugogo Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6 days 11h.

How far is it from Malawi to Burundi?

The distance between Malawi and Burundi is 1490 km. The road distance is 1969.5 km.

How do I travel from Malawi to Burundi without a car?

The best way to get from Malawi to Burundi without a car is to bus which takes 6 days 11h and costs .

How long does it take to get from Malawi to Burundi?

It takes approximately 6h 22m to get from Malawi to Burundi, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Malawi to Burundi bus from?

Malawi to Burundi bus services, operated by Ulemu Bus Services, depart from Blantyre station.

Bus or fly from Malawi to Burundi?

The best way to get from Malawi to Burundi is to bus which takes 6 days 11h and costs . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $440 - $1,400 and takes 17h 22m.

Where does the Malawi to Burundi bus arrive?

Malawi to Burundi bus services, operated by Ulemu Bus Services, arrive at Johannesburg station.

Can I drive from Malawi to Burundi?

Yes, the driving distance between Malawi to Burundi is 1969 km. It takes approximately 36h 17m to drive from Malawi to Burundi.

Where can I stay near Burundi?

There are 47+ hotels available in Burundi.

Malawi to Burundi - 4 ways to travel via plane, car, and bus

There are 4 ways to get from Malawi to Burundi by plane, car, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Kamuzu International Airport to Kigali, drive
best
1. Fly from Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) to Kigali (KGL)LLW - KGL
2. Drive from Kigali (KGL) to Busoni
6h 22m
$518–777
Drive 1,969.5 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Blantyre to Bujumbura1,969.5 km
36h 17m
$346–500
Bus
1. Take the bus from Blantyre to Johannesburg
2. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Dar Es Salaam
3. Take the bus from Dar es Salaam to Nairobi
4. Take the bus from Duruma Rd to Nyabugogo Bus Park
5. Take the bus from Nyabugogo Bus Stn to Bujumbura
6d 11h
Fly Chileka International Airport to Bujumbura
1. Fly from Chileka International Airport (BLZ) to Bujumbura (BJM)BLZ - BJM
17h 22m
$440–1,313

Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) to Kigali (KGL) flights

13Weekly Planes

5h 52mAverage Duration

$331Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Malawi to Burundi.

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Distance: 1,489.7 km
Duration: 6h 22m

What companies run services between Malawi and Burundi?

You can take a bus from Blantyre to Bujumbura via Johannesburg, Rissik Street Station, Fashion Square, Johannesburg, Dar Es Salaam, Dar es Salaam, Nairobi, Duruma Rd, Nyabugogo Bus Park, and Nyabugogo Bus Stn in around 6d 11h. Alternatively, Ethiopian Airlines, Air Tanzania, and four other airlines fly from Chileka International Airport (BLZ) to Bujumbura (BJM) 3 times a day.

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