What is the cheapest way to get from Addis Ababa to East London?

The cheapest way to get from Addis Ababa to East London is to bus which costs R 4 700 - R 7 000 and takes 5 days 21h.

What is the fastest way to get from Addis Ababa to East London?

The fastest way to get from Addis Ababa to East London is to fly which takes 11h 19m and costs R 8 500 - R 24 000.

Is there a direct bus between Addis Ababa and East London?

No, there is no direct bus from Addis Ababa to East London. However, there are services departing from Addis Ababa and arriving at East London Stn via Eastleigh Terminal, Nairobi, Dar Es Salaam, Cbd and Johannesburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5 days 21h.

How far is it from Addis Ababa to East London?

The distance between Addis Ababa and East London is 4831 km. The road distance is 6078.5 km.

How do I travel from Addis Ababa to East London without a car?

The best way to get from Addis Ababa to East London without a car is to bus which takes 5 days 21h and costs R 4 700 - R 7 000.

How long does it take to get from Addis Ababa to East London?

It takes approximately 11h 19m to get from Addis Ababa to East London, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Addis Ababa to East London bus from?

Addis Ababa to East London bus services, operated by Abyssinia Luxury, depart from Addis Ababa station.

Bus or fly from Addis Ababa to East London?

The best way to get from Addis Ababa to East London is to fly which takes 11h 19m and costs R 8 500 - R 24 000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs R 4 700 - R 7 000 and takes 5 days 21h.

Where does the Addis Ababa to East London bus arrive?

Addis Ababa to East London bus services, operated by Abyssinia Luxury, arrive at Nairobi station.

What is the time difference between Addis Ababa and East London?

East London is 1h behind Addis Ababa. It is currently 6:51 PM in Addis Ababa and 5:51 PM in East London.

Can I drive from Addis Ababa to East London?

Yes, the driving distance between Addis Ababa to East London is 6078 km. It takes approximately 3 days 13h to drive from Addis Ababa to East London.

Where can I stay near East London?

There are 525+ hotels available in East London.

Addis Ababa to East London - 4 ways to travel via plane, bus, car

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There are 4 ways to get from Addis Ababa to East London by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or car train

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to East London (ELS)plane ADD - ELS
11h 19m
R 8,561–23,402
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Addis Ababa to Nairobibus
2. Take the bus from Nairobi to Dar es Salaambus
3. Take the bus from Dar Es Salaam to Johannesburgbus
4. Take the bus from Johannesburg to East London Stnbus
5d 21h
R 4,707–6,760
Drive 6,078.5 km
1. Drive from Addis Ababa to East Londoncar 6,078.5 km
3d 13h
R 13,743–19,851
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Addis Ababa to Germistoncar
2. Take the car train from Germiston to Moltenocartrain
3. Drive from Molteno to East Londoncar
3d 19h
R 12,502–18,139

Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to East London (ELS) flights

24Weekly Planes

10h 3mAverage Duration

R 8,495Cheapest Price

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Distance: 4,831 km
Duration: 11h 19m

What companies run services between Addis Ababa, Ethiopia and East London, South Africa?

Ethiopian Airlines, CemAir, and two other airlines fly from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to East London (ELS) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Addis Ababa to East London Stn via Nairobi, Eastleigh Terminal, Koja, Nairobi, Dar es Salaam, Dar Es Salaam, Johannesburg, Cbd, Park Station, and Johannesburg in around 5d 21h.

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