There are 6 ways to get from Addis Ababa to Botswana by plane, bus, or car
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Fly to Gaborone
best- Fly from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Gaborone (GBE)plane ADD - GBE
10h$398–1,163Bus via Harare
cheapest- Take the bus from Addis Ababa to Nairobibus
- Take the bus from Nairobi to Ubungo Intl Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal to RoadPortbus
- Take the bus from RoadPort to Mbae Mbae Wybus
3d 17h$206–259Drive 5,079.5 km
- Drive from Addis Ababa to Gaboronecar 5,079.5 km
3d 3h$499–720Fly to Maun Airport
- Fly from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Maun Airport (MUB)plane ADD - MUB
7h 49m$470–1,500Fly to Bulawayo, drive
- Fly from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Bulawayo (BUQ)plane ADD - BUQ
- Drive from Bulawayo (BUQ) to Francistowncar
10h 8m$427–1,293Bus
- Take the bus from Addis Ababa to Nairobibus
- Take the bus from Nairobi to Dar es Salaambus
- Take the bus from Dar Es Salaam to Johannesburgbus
- Take the bus from Johannesburg to Gaboronebus
5d 11h$274–405
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Gaborone (GBE) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Addis Ababa to Botswana is to bus via Harare which costs $200 - $260 and takes 3 days 17h.
The fastest way to get from Addis Ababa to Botswana is to fly which takes 7h 49m and costs $470 - $1,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Addis Ababa to Botswana. However, there are services departing from Addis Ababa and arriving at Mbae Mbae Wy via Eastleigh Terminal, Nairobi, Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal and RoadPort. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 17h.
The distance between Addis Ababa and Botswana is 4001 km. The road distance is 5079.5 km.
The best way to get from Addis Ababa to Botswana without a car is to bus via Harare which takes 3 days 17h and costs $200 - $260.
It takes approximately 10h to get from Addis Ababa to Botswana, including transfers.
Addis Ababa to Botswana bus services, operated by Abyssinia Luxury, depart from Addis Ababa station.
The best way to get from Addis Ababa to Botswana is to fly which takes 10h and costs $390 - $1,200. Alternatively, you can bus via Harare, which costs $200 - $260 and takes 3 days 17h.
Addis Ababa to Botswana bus services, operated by Abyssinia Luxury, arrive at Nairobi station.
Botswana is 1h behind Addis Ababa. It is currently 4:50 PM in Addis Ababa and 3:50 PM in Botswana.
What companies run services between Addis Ababa, Ethiopia and Botswana?
Ethiopian Airlines, South African Airways, and Airlink fly from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Gaborone (GBE) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Addis Ababa to Gaborone via Nairobi, Eastleigh Terminal, Koja, Nairobi, Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal, RoadPort, and Mbae Mbae Wy in around 3d 17h.
- Website
- ethiopianairlines.com
Flights from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Gaborone via Victoria Falls
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $360–1,200
Flights from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Maun Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $470–1,500
Flights from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Bulawayo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $390–1,300
Flights from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Bulawayo via Ndola
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $390–1,300
- Website
- Abyssinia Luxury
Bus from Addis Ababa to Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 21h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–75
- Schedules at
- Abyssinia Luxury
Bus from Addis Ababa to Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 21h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–75
- Schedules at
- Abyssinia Luxury
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Addis Ababa to Botswana is 5079 km. It takes approximately 3 days 3h to drive from Addis Ababa to Botswana.
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