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How to get fromAddis Ababa to Gomaby plane, car, bus, or ferry

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There are 7 ways to get from Addis Ababa to Goma by plane, car, bus, or ferry

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  1. Fly to Kigali International Airport, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Kigali International Airport (KGL)plane plane ADD - KGL
    2. Drive from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Gomacar car
    7h 47m
    $412–661

  2. Bus via Rond Point Terminus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Addis Ababa to Nairobibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nairobi to Kampalabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Jaguar Bus Terminal to Rond Point Terminusbus bus
    2d 5h
    $103–129

  3. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Addis Ababa to Nairobibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Duruma Rd to Nyabugogo Bus Parkbus bus
    3. Drive from Nyabugogo Bus Park to Gomacar car
    2d 1h
    $129–178

  4. Drive  2,024.7 km

    1. Drive from Addis Ababa to Gomacar car 2,024.7 km
    36h 30m
    $130–187

  5. Fly to Kamembe International Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Kamembe International Airport (KME)plane plane ADD - KME
    2. Take the ferry from Bukavu to Gomaferry ferry
    15h 56m
    $359–937

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Addis Ababa to Nairobibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nairobi to Kampalabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kampala to Gomabus bus
    2d 3h

  7. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Addis Ababa to Nairobibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nairobi to Kampalabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kampala to Gomabus bus
    2d 6h
    $105–125

Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Kigali International Airport (KGL) flights

Calendar23Weekly Planes
Duration3h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$273Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,725 km
  • Duration: 7h 47m

What companies run services between Addis Ababa, Ethiopia and Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo?

You can take a bus from Addis Ababa to Goma via Nairobi, Eastleigh Terminal, Koja, Nairobi, Kampala, Namirembe Park, Jaguar Bus Terminal, and Kampala in around 2d 3h.

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