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How to get fromDurban to Addis Abababy plane, bus (Greyhound), or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Durban to Addis Ababa by plane, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)plane plane DUR - ADD
    9h 4m
    $375–1,216

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Durban Bus Stn to Johannesburgbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Dar Es Salaambus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dar es Salaam to Nairobibus bus
    4. Take the bus from Nairobi to Addis Abababus bus
    5d 17h
    $272–367

  3. Drive  5,671.4 km

    1. Drive from Durban to Addis Ababacar car 5,671.4 km
    3d 9h
    $914–1,320

King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration9h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$361Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,409.3 km
  • Duration: 9h 4m

What companies run services between Durban, South Africa and Addis Ababa, Ethiopia?

Ethiopian Airlines and South African Airways fly from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Durban Bus Stn to Addis Ababa via Park Station, Cbd, Johannesburg, Dar Es Salaam, Dar es Salaam, Nairobi, Koja, Eastleigh Terminal, and Nairobi in around 5d 17h.

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