There are 4 ways to get from Addis Ababa to Lubumbashi 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 from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport
best- Fly from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM)plane ADD - FBM
6h 45m$370–1,246Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Addis Ababa to Nairobibus
- Take the bus from Nairobi to Ubungo Intl Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal to Lubumbashibus
2d 21h$172–188Drive 3,520.9 km
- Drive from Addis Ababa to Lubumbashicar 3,520.9 km
2d 14h$225–325Drive to Awassa Airport, fly
- Drive from Addis Ababa to Awassa Airport (AWA)car
- Fly from Awassa Airport (AWA) to Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM)plane AWA - FBM
11h 30m$462–1,543
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Addis Ababa to Lubumbashi is to bus which costs $170 - $190 and takes 2 days 21h.
The fastest way to get from Addis Ababa to Lubumbashi is to fly which takes 6h 45m and costs $370 - $1,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Addis Ababa to Lubumbashi. However, there are services departing from Addis Ababa and arriving at Lubumbashi via Nairobi and Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 21h.
The distance between Addis Ababa and Lubumbashi is 2623 km. The road distance is 3520.9 km.
The best way to get from Addis Ababa to Lubumbashi without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 21h and costs $170 - $190.
It takes approximately 6h 45m to get from Addis Ababa to Lubumbashi, including transfers.
Addis Ababa to Lubumbashi bus services, operated by Abyssinia Luxury Coach, depart from Addis Ababa station.
The best way to get from Addis Ababa to Lubumbashi is to fly which takes 6h 45m and costs $370 - $1,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $170 - $190 and takes 2 days 21h.
Addis Ababa to Lubumbashi bus services, operated by Abyssinia Luxury Coach, arrive at Nairobi station.
Lubumbashi is 1h behind Addis Ababa. It is currently 2:49 AM in Addis Ababa and 1:49 AM in Lubumbashi.
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.
- Website
- ethiopianairlines.com
Flights from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Lubumbashi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $350–1,300
Flights from Awassa Airport to Lubumbashi International Airport via Addis Ababa Bole International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $430–1,500
- Phone
- 0718 034 035
- Website
- Abyssinia Luxury Coach
Bus from Addis Ababa to Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 21h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–75
- Schedules at
- Abyssinia Luxury Coach
- Phone
- +255 22 213 4567
- [email protected]
- Website
- srclassiccoach.co.tz
Bus from Nairobi to Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35
- Schedules at
- srclassiccoach.co.tz
Bus from Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal to Lubumbashi
- Ave. Duration
- 32h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $69
- Schedules at
- srclassiccoach.co.tz
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Addis Ababa to Lubumbashi is 3521 km. It takes approximately 2 days 14h to drive from Addis Ababa to Lubumbashi.
There are 29+ hotels available in Lubumbashi.