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How to get fromAddis Ababa to Lubumbashiby plane, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Addis Ababa to Lubumbashi by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport

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    1. Fly from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM)plane plane ADD - FBM
    6h 45m
    $393–1,189

  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 Lubumbashibus bus
    2d 21h
    $171–188

  3. Drive 3,520.9 km

    1. Drive from Addis Ababa to Lubumbashicar car 3,520.9 km
    2d 14h
    $225–325

  4. Drive to Awassa Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Addis Ababa to Awassa Airport (AWA)car car
    2. Fly from Awassa Airport (AWA) to Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM)plane plane AWA - FBM
    12h 35m
    $492–1,543

Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration3h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$378Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,622.6 km
  • Duration: 6h 45m

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

Ethiopian Airlines flies from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Addis Ababa to Lubumbashi via Nairobi, Nairobi, and Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal in around 2d 21h.

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