What is the cheapest way to get from Addis Ababa to Watamu?

The cheapest way to get from Addis Ababa to Watamu is to bus and train and drive which costs $100 - $230 and takes 32h 17m.

What is the fastest way to get from Addis Ababa to Watamu?

The fastest way to get from Addis Ababa to Watamu is to fly which takes 8h 9m and costs $390 - $1,100.

Is there a direct bus between Addis Ababa and Watamu?

No, there is no direct bus from Addis Ababa to Watamu. However, there are services departing from Addis Ababa and arriving at Malindi via Eastleigh Terminal and Nairobi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 39m.

How far is it from Addis Ababa to Watamu?

The distance between Addis Ababa and Watamu is 1392 km. The road distance is 1658.4 km.

How do I travel from Addis Ababa to Watamu without a car?

The best way to get from Addis Ababa to Watamu without a car is to bus which takes 33h 39m and costs $110 - $170.

How long does it take to get from Addis Ababa to Watamu?

It takes approximately 8h 9m to get from Addis Ababa to Watamu, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Addis Ababa to Watamu bus from?

Addis Ababa to Watamu bus services, operated by Abyssinia Luxury Coach, depart from Addis Ababa station.

Bus or fly from Addis Ababa to Watamu?

The best way to get from Addis Ababa to Watamu is to fly which takes 8h 9m and costs $390 - $1,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $170 and takes 33h 39m.

Where does the Addis Ababa to Watamu bus arrive?

Addis Ababa to Watamu bus services, operated by Abyssinia Luxury Coach, arrive at Nairobi station.

Can I drive from Addis Ababa to Watamu?

Yes, the driving distance between Addis Ababa to Watamu is 1658 km. It takes approximately 30h 51m to drive from Addis Ababa to Watamu.

Where can I stay near Watamu?

There are 634+ hotels available in Watamu.

Addis Ababa to Watamu - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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

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Fly to Malindi
best
1. Fly from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Malindi (MYD)plane ADD - MYD
8h 9m
$395–1,086
Bus, train, drive
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Addis Ababa to Nairobibus
2. Take the train from Nairobi to Mariakanitrain
3. Drive from Mariakani to Watamucar
32h 17m
$102–221
Drive 1,658.4 km
1. Drive from Addis Ababa to Watamucar 1,658.4 km
30h 51m
$191–276
Fly to Mombasa, bus
1. Fly from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Mombasa (MBA)plane ADD - MBA
2. Take the bus from Mombasa to Malindibus
8h 18m
$275–552
Bus
1. Take the bus from Addis Ababa to Nairobibus
2. Take the bus from Nairobi to Malindibus
33h 39m
$115–163
Bus via Kilifi
1. Take the bus from Addis Ababa to Nairobibus
2. Take the bus from Nairobi to Kilifibus
3. Take the bus from Kilifi to Malindibus
38h
$138–198

Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Malindi (MYD) flights

30Weekly Planes

6h 57mAverage Duration

$327Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Addis Ababa to Watamu.

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Distance: 1,392.5 km
Duration: 8h 9m

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

Kenya Airways, Jambojet Limited, and Ethiopian Airlines fly from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Malindi (MYD) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Addis Ababa to Watamu via Nairobi, Eastleigh Terminal, Koja, Nairobi, and Malindi in around 33h 39m.

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