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Uvira → Bukavu

Driving from Uvira to Bukavu

Bukavu lies 106 km (66 mi) north of Uvira, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.

Driving takes about 1 h 37 min without stops, over roughly 129 km (80 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.

UviraBukavu

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The two ends, side by side
UviraBukavu
CountryDemocratic Republic of the CongoDemocratic Republic of the Congo
Population407,092816,811
Elevation806 m (2,644 ft)1,631 m (5,351 ft)
Time nowUTC+2 (Africa/Lubumbashi)UTC+2 (Africa/Lubumbashi)

Where to book car hire from Uvira to Bukavu

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Staying in Bukavu

Our booking partner lists 5 places to stay in Bukavu. Of the 4 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (3). Guests have left 1 reviews in total.

Book a hotel in Bukavu

Live rooms and prices from our booking partner, booked and paid for here. Free cancellation is marked where it applies.

Common questions

How far is Bukavu from Uvira?

106 km (66 mi) in a straight line, north of Uvira; by road roughly 129 km (80 mi).

How long does it take to get from Uvira to Bukavu by car?

About 1 h 37 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Uvira and Bukavu?

No, both are on Africa/Lubumbashi at the moment.

Where can I stay in Bukavu?

Our booking partner lists 5 places to stay in Bukavu, bookable on this site.

Where these facts come from

  • GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
  • Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
  • OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
  • Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines

Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.