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

The cheapest way to get from Bulawayo to Addis Ababa is to bus via Nairobi which costs $150 - $230 and takes 3 days 11h.

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

The fastest way to get from Bulawayo to Addis Ababa is to fly which takes 5h 51m and costs $420 - $1,500.

Is there a direct bus between Bulawayo and Addis Ababa?

No, there is no direct bus from Bulawayo to Addis Ababa. However, there are services departing from Bulawayo and arriving at Addis Ababa via RoadPort, Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal, Koja and Nairobi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 11h.

How far is it from Bulawayo to Addis Ababa?

The distance between Bulawayo and Addis Ababa is 3440 km. The road distance is 4452 km.

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

The best way to get from Bulawayo to Addis Ababa without a car is to bus via Nairobi which takes 3 days 11h and costs $150 - $230.

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

It takes approximately 5h 51m to get from Bulawayo to Addis Ababa, including transfers.

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

Bulawayo to Addis Ababa bus services, operated by Bravo Tours, depart from Bulawayo station.

Bus or fly from Bulawayo to Addis Ababa?

The best way to get from Bulawayo to Addis Ababa is to fly which takes 5h 51m and costs $420 - $1,500. Alternatively, you can bus via Nairobi, which costs $150 - $230 and takes 3 days 11h.

Where does the Bulawayo to Addis Ababa bus arrive?

Bulawayo to Addis Ababa bus services, operated by Bravo Tours, arrive at Harare station.

What is the time difference between Bulawayo and Addis Ababa?

Addis Ababa is 1h ahead of Bulawayo. It is currently 4:43 AM in Bulawayo and 5:43 AM in Addis Ababa.

Can I drive from Bulawayo to Addis Ababa?

Yes, the driving distance between Bulawayo to Addis Ababa is 4452 km. It takes approximately 2 days 20h to drive from Bulawayo to Addis Ababa.

Where can I stay near Addis Ababa?

There are 341+ hotels available in Addis Ababa.

Bulawayo to Addis Ababa - 4 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

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

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Bulawayo (BUQ) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)plane BUQ - ADD
5h 51m
$428–1,434
Bus via Nairobi
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bulawayo to Hararebus
2. Take the bus from RoadPort to Ubungo Intl Bus Terminalbus
3. Take the bus from Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal to Nairobibus
4. Take the bus from Nairobi to Addis Abababus
3d 11h
$157–229
Drive 4,452 km
1. Drive from Bulawayo to Addis Ababacar 4,452 km
2d 20h
$814–1,175
Bus
1. Take the bus from Inter-City Bus Terminus to RoadPortbus
2. Take the bus from RoadPort to Ubungo Intl Bus Terminalbus
3. Take the bus from Dar es Salaam to Nairobibus
4. Take the bus from Nairobi to Addis Abababus
3d 12h

Bulawayo (BUQ) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) flights

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5h 30mAverage Duration

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Distance: 3,439.7 km
Duration: 5h 51m

What companies run services between Bulawayo, Zimbabwe and Addis Ababa, Ethiopia?

Ethiopian Airlines flies from Bulawayo (BUQ) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) 5 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bulawayo to Addis Ababa via Harare, RoadPort, Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal, Nairobi, Koja, Eastleigh Terminal, and Nairobi in around 3d 11h.

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