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

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There are 4 ways to get from Durban to Addis Ababa by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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  1. Fly from King Shaka International Airport

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    1. Fly from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)plane plane DUR - ADD
    10h 54m
    $362–1,114

  2. Bus

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    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 15h
    $272–408

  3. Drive  5,671.2 km

    1. Drive from Durban to Addis Ababacar car 5,671.2 km
    3d 9h
    $792–1,143

  4. Bus to Margate, fly

    1. Take the bus from Durban Station to Margate Retirement Villagebus bus
    2. Fly from Margate (MGH) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)plane plane MGH - ADD
    13h 12m
    $385–1,217

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

Calendar47Weekly Planes
Duration8h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$357Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,409.3 km
  • Duration: 10h 54m

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

CemAir, Ethiopian Airlines, and six other airlines fly from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) every 4 hours. 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 15h.

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