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How to get fromAddis Ababa to Dakarby plane, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Addis Ababa to Dakar by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)plane plane ADD - DSS
    2. Take the bus from Dakar AIBD to Dakarbus bus
    14h 44m
    $376–1,078

  2. Drive to Debre Marcos, fly to Blaise Diagne International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Addis Ababa to Debre Marcos (DBM)car car
    2. Fly from Debre Marcos (DBM) to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)plane plane DBM - DSS
    3. Take the bus from Dakar AIBD to Dakarbus bus
    26h 8m
    $360–1,039

  3. Drive  7,722.6 km

    1. Drive from Addis Ababa to Dakarcar car 7,722.6 km
    5d 7h
    $967–1,396

  4. Fly Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Banjul, bus

    1. Fly from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Banjul (BJL)plane plane ADD - BJL
    2. Take the bus from Banjul to Dakarbus bus
    21h 33m
    $488–1,374

  5. Drive to Awassa Airport, fly to Blaise Diagne International Airport, bus

    1. Drive from Addis Ababa to Awassa Airport (AWA)car car
    2. Fly from Awassa Airport (AWA) to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)plane plane AWA - DSS
    3. Take the bus from Dakar AIBD to Dakarbus bus
    21h 4m
    $469–1,338

Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) flights

Calendar22Weekly Planes
Duration10h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$365Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 6,164 km
  • Duration: 14h 44m

What companies run services between Addis Ababa, Ethiopia and Dakar, Senegal?

There is no direct connection from Addis Ababa to Dakar. However, you can take the bus to Bole Bridge, walk to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) airport, fly to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS), walk to Dakar AIBD, take the bus to Dakar, walk to Cardinal Hyacinthe Thiandoum, then take the bus to Place de la nation. Alternatively, you can drive from Addis Ababa to Dakar in around 5d 7h.

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