There are 4 ways to get from Addis Ababa Airport (ADD) to Bishoftu by bus, rideshare, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Bole to Yerer Gorobus Ab042
- Take the bus from Yerer Goro to Eastern Industry Zonebus Ab060
2h 32mDrive 44.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Addis Ababa Airport (ADD) to Bishoftucar 44.6 km
42 min$3–5Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Addis Ababa-ADD to Bishoftu44.6 km
42 minTaxi
- Take the taxi from Addis Ababa Airport (ADD) to Bishoftutaxi 44.6 km
42 min$26–32
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Addis Ababa Airport (ADD) to Bishoftu is to drive which costs $2 - $5 and takes 42 min.
The fastest way to get from Addis Ababa Airport (ADD) to Bishoftu is to drive which takes 42 min and costs $2 - $5.
No, there is no direct bus from Addis Ababa Airport (ADD) to Bishoftu. However, there are services departing from Bole and arriving at Eastern Industry Zone via Yerer Goro. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 32m.
The distance between Addis Ababa Airport (ADD) and Bishoftu is 46 km. The road distance is 44.6 km.
The best way to get from Addis Ababa Airport (ADD) to Bishoftu without a car is to bus which takes 2h 32m and costs .
It takes approximately 2h 32m to get from Addis Ababa Airport (ADD) to Bishoftu, including transfers.
Addis Ababa Airport (ADD) to Bishoftu bus services, operated by Anbessa City Bus, depart from Bole station.
Addis Ababa Airport (ADD) to Bishoftu bus services, operated by Anbessa City Bus, arrive at Yerer Goro station.
Yes, the driving distance between Addis Ababa Airport (ADD) to Bishoftu is 45 km. It takes approximately 42 min to drive from Addis Ababa Airport (ADD) to Bishoftu.
There are nine+ hotels available in Bishoftu.
What companies run services between Addis Ababa Airport (ADD), Ethiopia and Bishoftu, Ethiopia?
You can take a bus from Bole to Eastern Industry Zone via Yerer Goro in around 2h 32m.
- Website
- anbessacitybus.weebly.com
Bus from Bole to Yerer Goro
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://anbessacitybus.weebly.com/
Bus from Yerer Goro to Eastern Industry Zone
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://anbessacitybus.weebly.com/
- Website
- addismaptransit.com
Bus from Bole to Yerer Goro
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- addismaptransit.com
- Website
- addismaptransit.com
Bus from Bole to Yerer Goro
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- addismaptransit.com
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Addis Ababa-ADD to Bishoftu
- Ave. Duration
- 42 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 Bishoftu. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

