There are 7 ways to get from Burundi to Mwanza by plane, bus, ferry, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Bujumbura
best- Fly from Bujumbura (BJM) to Mwanza Airport (MWZ)plane BJM - MWZ
7h 59m$342–965Bus, ferry
cheapest- Take the bus from Bujumbura to Nyabugogo Bus Stnbus
- Take the bus from Nyabugogo Bus Stn to Trinity Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Kampala to Bukobabus
- Take the ferry from Bukoba to Mwanza North Portferry
28h 31m$47–125Drive 561.7 km
- Drive from Bujumbura to Mwanzacar 561.7 km
10h 24m$80–116Drive to Bukoba, fly
- Drive from Giteranyi to Bukoba (BKZ)car
- Fly from Bukoba (BKZ) to Mwanza Airport (MWZ)plane BKZ - MWZ
5h 59m$116–493Bus to Kigali International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Bujumbura to Nyabugogo Bus Stnbus
- Fly from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Mwanza Airport (MWZ)plane KGL - MWZ
7h 41m$403–742Drive to Geita, fly
- Drive from Giteranyi to Geita (GIT)car
- Fly from Geita (GIT) to Mwanza Airport (MWZ)plane GIT - MWZ
6h 5m$121–348Bus
- Take the bus from Bujumbura to Nairobibus
- Take the bus from Nairobi to Mwanzabus
41h 55m$88–96
Bujumbura (BJM) to Mwanza Airport (MWZ) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Burundi to Mwanza is to bus and ferry which costs $45 - $130 and takes 28h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Burundi to Mwanza is to drive and fly which takes 5h 59m and costs $110 - $500.
No, there is no direct bus from Burundi to Mwanza. However, there are services departing from Bujumbura and arriving at Mwanza via Nairobi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41h 55m.
The distance between Burundi and Mwanza is 431 km. The road distance is 561.7 km.
The best way to get from Burundi to Mwanza without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 28h 31m and costs $45 - $130.
It takes approximately 7h 59m to get from Burundi to Mwanza, including transfers.
Burundi to Mwanza bus services, operated by Mozaico Coaches Ltd, depart from Bujumbura station.
The best way to get from Burundi to Mwanza is to fly which takes 7h 59m and costs $340 - $1,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $85 - $100 and takes 41h 55m.
Burundi to Mwanza bus services, operated by Mozaico Coaches Ltd, arrive at Nairobi station.
Mwanza is 1h ahead of Burundi. It is currently 02:17 in Burundi and 03:17 in Mwanza.
What companies run services between Burundi and Mwanza, Tanzania?
Air Tanzania flies from Bujumbura (BJM) to Mwanza Airport (MWZ) 3 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Bujumbura to Mwanza via Bujumbura and Nairobi in around 41h 55m.
- Website
- airtanzania.co.tz
Flights from Bujumbura to Mwanza Airport via Dar es Salaam
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $330–950
Flights from Bukoba to Mwanza Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–160
Flights from Geita to Mwanza Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Tuesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $80–290
- Website
- charterlines.com
Flights from Kigali International Airport to Mwanza Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–390
- Phone
- +250788351253
- info@volcanoexpress.co.rw
- Website
- facebook.com
Bus from Bujumbura to Nyabugogo Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–20
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
Bus from Nyabugogo Bus Stn to Trinity Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6–20
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
Bus from Bujumbura to Nyabugogo Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–20
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
- Phone
- +250 788 314 935
- Website
- trinityexpress.rw
Bus from Nyabugogo Bus Stn to Trinity Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–65
- Schedules at
- trinityexpress.rw
- Phone
- +254 701 110011
- Website
- mozaico.co.ke
Bus from Kampala to Bukoba
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16
- Schedules at
- mozaico.co.ke
Bus from Bujumbura to Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 29h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $62
- Schedules at
- mozaico.co.ke
Bus from Nairobi to Mwanza
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–30
- Schedules at
- mozaico.co.ke
- Phone
- +255(0)739 606 600
- info@tashico.co.tz
- Website
- tashico.co.tz
Ferry from Bukoba to Mwanza North Port
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $8–21
- Schedules at
- mscl.co.tz
- Economy
- $8
- Business
- $16
- First
- $21
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Burundi to Mwanza is 562 km. It takes approximately 10h 24m to drive from Burundi to Mwanza.
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