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How to get fromAddis Ababa to Livingstoneby plane, bus, shuttle, train, taxi, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Addis Ababa to Livingstone by plane, bus, shuttle, train, taxi, or car

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  1. Fly to Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport

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    1. Fly from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport (LVI)plane plane ADD - LVI
    11h 27m
    $682–902

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Addis Ababa to Nairobibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nairobi to Ubungo Intl Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal to Intercity Bus Terminusbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Lusaka to Livingstonebus bus
    3d 1h
    $134–200

  3. Bus, shuttle, train, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Addis Ababa to Nairobibus bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Nairobi JKIA to Arushashuttle bus
    3. Take the train from Arusha to Dar es Salaamtrain train
    4. Take the train from Dar es salaam to New Kapiri Mposhitrain train
    5. Take the taxi from New Kapiri Mposhi to Kabwetaxi taxi
    6. Take the train from Kabwe to Livingstonetrain train
    5d
    $237–335

  4. Drive  4,253.1 km

    1. Drive from Addis Ababa to Livingstonecar car 4,253.1 km
    2d 18h
    $624–902

  5. Fly to Victoria Falls Airport

    1. Fly from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Victoria Falls Airport (VFA)plane plane ADD - VFA
    8h 19m
    $690–792

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Addis Ababa to Nairobibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nairobi to Dar es Salaambus bus
    3. Take the bus from Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal to Intercity Bus Terminusbus bus
    4. Take the train from Lusaka to Livingstonetrain train
    3d 14h

Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport (LVI) flights

Calendar36Weekly Planes
Duration11h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$409Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,316.2 km
  • Duration: 11h 27m

What companies run services between Addis Ababa, Ethiopia and Livingstone, Zambia?

Ethiopian Airlines, Zambia Airways, and four other airlines fly from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport (LVI) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Addis Ababa to Livingstone via Nairobi, Eastleigh Terminal, Koja, Nairobi, Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal, and Lusaka in around 3d 1h.

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