There are 4 ways to get from Addis Ababa to Isiolo by plane, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Kisumu International Airport
best- Fly from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Kisumu International Airport (KIS)plane ADD - KIS
9h$372–971Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Addis Ababa to Nairobibus
- Take the bus from Nairobi to Kakamegabus
31h 57m$81–108Drive 1,348.1 km
- Drive from Addis Ababa to Kakamegacar 1,348.1 km
23h 38m$156–225Fly to Eldoret International Airport, bus
- Fly from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Eldoret International Airport (EDL)plane ADD - EDL
- Take the bus from Kapsabet to Kakamegabus
11h 4m$396–1,030
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Kisumu International Airport (KIS) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Addis Ababa to Isiolo is to bus which costs $80 - $110 and takes 31h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Addis Ababa to Isiolo is to fly which takes 9h and costs $370 - $1,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Addis Ababa to Isiolo. However, there are services departing from Addis Ababa and arriving at Kakamega via Eastleigh Terminal and Nairobi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 57m.
The distance between Addis Ababa and Isiolo is 1147 km. The road distance is 1348.1 km.
The best way to get from Addis Ababa to Isiolo without a car is to bus which takes 31h 57m and costs $80 - $110.
It takes approximately 9h to get from Addis Ababa to Isiolo, including transfers.
Addis Ababa to Isiolo bus services, operated by Abyssinia Luxury Coach, depart from Addis Ababa station.
The best way to get from Addis Ababa to Isiolo is to fly which takes 9h and costs $370 - $1,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 - $110 and takes 31h 57m.
Addis Ababa to Isiolo bus services, operated by Abyssinia Luxury Coach, arrive at Nairobi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Addis Ababa to Isiolo is 1348 km. It takes approximately 23h 38m to drive from Addis Ababa to Isiolo.
What companies run services between Addis Ababa, Ethiopia and Isiolo, Kenya?
Kenya Airways, Jambojet Limited, and two other airlines fly from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Kisumu International Airport (KIS) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Addis Ababa to Kakamega via Nairobi, Eastleigh Terminal, Koja, and Nairobi in around 31h 57m.
- Website
- kenya-airways.com
Flights from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Kisumu International Airport via Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $270–1,100
Flights from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Kisumu International Airport via Mombasa, Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $300–1,100
Flights from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Eldoret International Airport via Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $280–1,100
- Website
- jambojet.com
Flights from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Kisumu International Airport via Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $270–1,100
Flights from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Kisumu International Airport via Mombasa, Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $300–1,100
Flights from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Eldoret International Airport via Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $280–1,100
- Website
- flysafarilink.com
Flights from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Kisumu International Airport via Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- When
- Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $270–1,100
- Phone
- 0718 034 035
- Website
- abyssinialuxurycoachs.com
Bus from Addis Ababa to Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 24h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–75
- Schedules at
- abyssinialuxurycoachs.com
- Phone
- +254 730 889 000
- [email protected]
- Website
- masheastafrica.com
Bus from Nairobi to Kakamega
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–32
- Schedules at
- mashpoa.com
- Normal
- $22–27
- Business
- $23–26
- VIP
- $27–32
Bus from Kapsabet to Kakamega
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–32
- Schedules at
- mashpoa.com
- Normal
- $22–27
- Business
- $23–26
- VIP
- $27–32
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