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How to get fromAddis Ababa to Mount Kenyaby plane, train, unknown, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Addis Ababa to Mount Kenya by plane, train, unknown, or bus

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  1. Fly to Nairobi, train, travel

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    1. Fly from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Nairobi (NBO)plane plane ADD - NBO
    2. Take the train from Makadara/Mwisho to Karatinatrain train
    3. Walk from Karatina to Mount Kenyaunknown unknown
    12h 1m

  2. Bus, train, travel

    1. Take the bus from Addis Ababa to Nairobibus bus
    2. Take the train from Makadara/Mwisho to Karatinatrain train
    3. Walk from Karatina to Mount Kenyaunknown unknown
    27h 46m

  3. Fly to Nanyuki, travel

    1. Fly from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Nanyuki (NYK)plane plane ADD - NYK
    2. Walk from Nanyuki (NYK) to Mount Kenyaunknown unknown
    14h 21m

Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Nairobi (NBO) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration2h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$298Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,383.4 km
  • Duration: 12h 1m

What companies run services between Addis Ababa, Ethiopia and Mount Kenya?

There is no direct connection from Addis Ababa to Mount Kenya. However, you can take the bus to Bole Bridge, walk to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) airport, fly to Nairobi (NBO), walk to JKIA - Passenger Boarding, take the bus to Total Jogoo Road/Mogas, walk to Makadara/Mwisho, take the train to Karatina, then travel to Mount Kenya. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Addis Ababa to Mount Kenya via Nairobi, Makadara/Mwisho, and Karatina in around 27h 46m.

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