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How to get fromAddis Ababa to Eastern Africaby plane, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Addis Ababa to Eastern Africa by plane, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Fly to Nairobi, Matatu

    best
    1. Fly from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Nairobi (NBO)plane plane ADD - NBO
    2. Take the bus from Nairobi to Naivashabus bus
    8h 21m
    $395–651

  2. Bus, Matatu

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Addis Ababa to Nairobibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nairobi to Naivashabus bus
    24h 17m
    $125–167

  3. Drive 1,341.8 km

    1. Drive from Addis Ababa to Eastern Africacar car 1,341.8 km
    21h 56m
    $155–224

  4. Fly to Kisumu International Airport, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Kisumu International Airport (KIS)plane plane ADD - KIS
    2. Take the bus from Kisumu to Nakurubus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Nakuru to Eastern Africataxi taxi
    14h 1m
    $394–852

  5. Fly to Eldoret International Airport, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Eldoret International Airport (EDL)plane plane ADD - EDL
    2. Take the bus from Eldoret to Nakurubus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Nakuru to Eastern Africataxi taxi
    14h 15m
    $536–1,223

Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Nairobi (NBO) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration2h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$297Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,317.4 km
  • Duration: 8h 21m

What companies run services between Addis Ababa, Ethiopia and Eastern Africa, Kenya?

You can take a bus from Addis Ababa to Eastern Africa via Nairobi, Eastleigh Terminal, Koja, Nairobi, and Naivasha in around 24h 17m.

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