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How to get fromAddis Ababa to Kerenby plane, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Addis Ababa to Keren by plane, taxi, or car

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  1. Fly to Asmara, taxi

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    1. Fly from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Asmara (ASM)plane plane ADD - ASM
    2. Take the taxi from Asmara (ASM) to Kerentaxi taxi
    8h 3m
    $354–756

  2. Drive  1,186.6 km

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    1. Drive from Addis Ababa to Kerencar car 1,186.6 km
    20h 23m
    $76–110

  3. Fly to Axum Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Axum Airport (AXU)plane plane ADD - AXU
    2. Drive from Axum Airport (AXU) to Kerencar car
    8h 54m
    $167–399

  4. Fly to Mek'Ele Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Mek'Ele Airport (MQX)plane plane ADD - MQX
    2. Drive from Mek'Ele Airport (MQX) to Kerencar car
    9h 43m
    $215–239

Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Asmara (ASM) flights

Calendar10Weekly Planes
Duration5h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$138Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 806.8 km
  • Duration: 8h 3m

What companies run services between Addis Ababa, Ethiopia and Keren, Eritrea?

There is no direct connection from Addis Ababa to Keren. However, you can take the bus to Bole Bridge, walk to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) airport, fly to Asmara (ASM), then take the taxi to Keren. Alternatively, you can drive from Addis Ababa to Keren in around 20h 23m.

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