There are 5 ways to get from Addis Ababa Airport (ADD) to Addis Ababa (State) by bus, taxi, rideshare, car, or foot
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Bole Dildiy to Black Lionbus Ab048 / ...
30 minDrive 8.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Addis Ababa Airport (ADD) to Addis Ababacar 8.4 km
9 min$1Taxi
- Take the taxi from Addis Ababa Airport (ADD) to Addis Ababataxi 8.4 km
9 min$6–8Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Addis Ababa-ADD to Addis Ababa8.4 km
9 minWalk
- Take the foot from Addis Ababa Airport (ADD) to Addis Ababawalk 8.1 km
1h 37m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Addis Ababa Airport (ADD) to Addis Ababa (State) is to drive which costs $1 and takes 9 min.
The fastest way to get from Addis Ababa Airport (ADD) to Addis Ababa (State) is to taxi which takes 9 min and costs $6 - $8.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bole Dildiy and arriving at Black Lion. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 30 min.
The distance between Addis Ababa Airport (ADD) and Addis Ababa (State) is 6 km. The road distance is 8.4 km.
The best way to get from Addis Ababa Airport (ADD) to Addis Ababa (State) without a car is to bus which takes 30 min and costs .
The bus from Bole Dildiy to Black Lion takes 30 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.
Addis Ababa Airport (ADD) to Addis Ababa (State) bus services, operated by Anbessa City Bus, depart from Bole Dildiy station.
Addis Ababa Airport (ADD) to Addis Ababa (State) bus services, operated by Anbessa City Bus, arrive at Black Lion station.
Yes, the driving distance between Addis Ababa Airport (ADD) to Addis Ababa (State) is 8 km. It takes approximately 9 min to drive from Addis Ababa Airport (ADD) to Addis Ababa (State).
There are 330+ hotels available in Addis Ababa (State).
What companies run services between Addis Ababa Airport (ADD), Ethiopia and Addis Ababa (State), Ethiopia?
Anbessa City Bus operates a bus from Bole Dildiy to Black Lion every 20 minutes, and the journey takes 30 min. Local minibus also services this route every 20 minutes.
- Website
- anbessacitybus.weebly.com
Bus from Bole Dildiy to Black Lion
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Website
- https://anbessacitybus.weebly.com/
- Website
- addismaptransit.com
Bus from Bole Dildiy to Black Lion
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Schedules at
- addismaptransit.com
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Addis Ababa-ADD to Addis Ababa
- Ave. Duration
- 9 min
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Addis Ababa Airport (ADD) and Addis Ababa (State). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.