There are 4 ways to get from Addis Ababa to Kilimanjaro by plane, taxi, bus, train, 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, taxi
best- Fly from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)plane ADD - JRO
- Take the taxi from Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) to Kilimanjarotaxi
8h 14m$349–1,196Bus, taxi
cheapest- Take the bus from Addis Ababa to Nairobibus
- Take the bus from Nairobi to Moshibus
- Take the taxi from Moshi to Kilimanjarotaxi
34h 30m$84–102Bus, train, drive
- Take the bus from Addis Ababa to Nairobibus
- Take the train from Nairobi to Kibwezitrain
- Drive from Kibwezi to Kilimanjarocar
32h 55m$122–175Drive 1,717.3 km
- Drive from Addis Ababa to Kilimanjarocar 1,717.3 km
27h 39m$237–342
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Addis Ababa to Kilimanjaro is to bus and taxi which costs $80 - $110 and takes 34h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Addis Ababa to Kilimanjaro is to fly and taxi which takes 8h 14m and costs $340 - $1,200.
The distance between Addis Ababa and Kilimanjaro is 1492 km. The road distance is 1717.3 km.
The best way to get from Addis Ababa to Kilimanjaro without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 34h 30m and costs $80 - $110.
It takes approximately 8h 14m to get from Addis Ababa to Kilimanjaro, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Addis Ababa to Kilimanjaro is 1717 km. It takes approximately 27h 39m to drive from Addis Ababa to Kilimanjaro.
There are nine+ hotels available in Kilimanjaro.
What companies run services between Addis Ababa, Ethiopia and Kilimanjaro, Tanzania?
There is no direct connection from Addis Ababa to Kilimanjaro. However, you can take the bus to Bole Bridge, walk to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) airport, fly to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), then take the taxi to Kilimanjaro. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Addis Ababa to Kilimanjaro via Nairobi, Nairobi, and Kibwezi in around 32h 55m.
- Website
- ethiopianairlines.com
Flights from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Kilimanjaro International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $310–1,200
- Phone
- +254709907000
- [email protected]
- Website
- krc.co.ke
Train from Nairobi to Kibwezi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $2–13
- Schedules at
- metickets.krc.co.ke
- Economy
- $2–5
- First Class
- $8–13
- 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
Bus from Addis Ababa to Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 24h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–75
- Schedules at
- abyssinialuxurycoachs.com
- Phone
- (+255) 784377027
- [email protected]
- Website
- kidiaoneexpress.com
Bus from Nairobi to Moshi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 31m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $7
- Schedules at
- kidiaoneexpress.com
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Estimated price
- $18–40
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