There are 4 ways to get from Addis Ababa to South Sudan 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
best- Fly from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Juba Airport (JUB)plane ADD - JUB
4h 48m$410–548Bus via Kampala Stn
cheapest- Take the bus from Addis Ababa to Nairobibus
- Take the bus from Duruma Rd to Kampala Stnbus
46h 48m$103–166Bus
- Take the bus from Addis Ababa to Nairobibus
- Take the bus from Nairobi to Jubabus
34h 36m$1,968–2,485Drive 1,359.2 km
- Drive from Addis Ababa to Jubacar 1,359.2 km
27h 38m$306–442
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Juba Airport (JUB) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Addis Ababa to South Sudan is to bus via Kampala Stn which costs $100 - $170 and takes 46h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Addis Ababa to South Sudan is to fly which takes 4h 48m and costs $410 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Addis Ababa to South Sudan. However, there are services departing from Addis Ababa and arriving at Juba via Eastleigh Terminal and Nairobi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 36m.
The distance between Addis Ababa and South Sudan is 927 km. The road distance is 1359.2 km.
The best way to get from Addis Ababa to South Sudan without a car is to bus which takes 34h 36m and costs $1,900 - $2,500.
It takes approximately 4h 48m to get from Addis Ababa to South Sudan, including transfers.
Addis Ababa to South Sudan bus services, operated by Abyssinia Luxury Coach, depart from Addis Ababa station.
The best way to get from Addis Ababa to South Sudan is to fly which takes 4h 48m and costs $410 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $1,900 - $2,500 and takes 34h 36m.
Addis Ababa to South Sudan bus services, operated by Abyssinia Luxury Coach, arrive at Nairobi station.
South Sudan is 1h behind Addis Ababa. It is currently 10:11 PM in Addis Ababa and 9:11 PM in South Sudan.
What companies run services between Addis Ababa, Ethiopia and South Sudan?
Ethiopian Airlines and Kenya Airways fly from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Juba Airport (JUB) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Addis Ababa to Juba via Nairobi, Eastleigh Terminal, Koja, Nairobi, and Juba in around 34h 36m.
- Website
- ethiopianairlines.com
Flights from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Juba Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $400–550
- Website
- kenya-airways.com
Flights from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Juba Airport via Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Wednesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $370–1,100
- 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
- 256 780 445 860
- Website
- bebetocoachonline.com
Bus from Nairobi to Juba
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $1,900–2,400
- Schedules at
- bebetocoachservice.com
- Phone
- +250 788 314 935
- Website
- trinityexpress.rw
Bus from Duruma Rd to Kampala Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 21h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Schedules at
- trinityexpress.rw
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Addis Ababa to South Sudan is 1359 km. It takes approximately 27h 38m to drive from Addis Ababa to South Sudan.
There are 21+ hotels available in South Sudan.



