What is the cheapest way to get from East London to Addis Ababa?

The cheapest way to get from East London to Addis Ababa is to bus which costs $280 - $420 and takes 5 days 21h.

What is the fastest way to get from East London to Addis Ababa?

The fastest way to get from East London to Addis Ababa is to fly which takes 10h and costs $500 - $1,500.

Is there a direct bus between East London and Addis Ababa?

No, there is no direct bus from East London to Addis Ababa. However, there are services departing from East London Stn and arriving at Addis Ababa via Park Station, Johannesburg, Dar es Salaam, Koja and Nairobi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5 days 21h.

How far is it from East London to Addis Ababa?

The distance between East London and Addis Ababa is 4832 km. The road distance is 6075 km.

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

The best way to get from East London to Addis Ababa without a car is to bus which takes 5 days 21h and costs $280 - $420.

How long does it take to get from East London to Addis Ababa?

It takes approximately 10h to get from East London to Addis Ababa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the East London to Addis Ababa bus from?

East London to Addis Ababa bus services, operated by Greyhound ZA, depart from East London Stn station.

Bus or fly from East London to Addis Ababa?

The best way to get from East London to Addis Ababa is to fly which takes 10h and costs $500 - $1,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $280 - $420 and takes 5 days 21h.

Where does the East London to Addis Ababa bus arrive?

East London to Addis Ababa bus services, operated by Greyhound ZA, arrive at Johannesburg station.

What is the time difference between East London and Addis Ababa?

Addis Ababa is 1h ahead of East London. It is currently 5:32 PM in East London and 6:32 PM in Addis Ababa.

Can I drive from East London to Addis Ababa?

Yes, the driving distance between East London to Addis Ababa is 6075 km. It takes approximately 3 days 13h to drive from East London to Addis Ababa.

Where can I stay near Addis Ababa?

There are 345+ hotels available in Addis Ababa.

East London to Addis Ababa - 4 ways to travel via plane, bus, car

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

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Fly
best
1. Fly from East London (ELS) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)plane ELS - ADD
10h
$504–1,405
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from East London Stn to Johannesburgbus
2. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Dar Es Salaambus
3. Take the bus from Dar es Salaam to Nairobibus
4. Take the bus from Nairobi to Addis Abababus
5d 21h
$283–417
Drive 6,075 km
1. Drive from East London to Addis Ababacar 6,075 km
3d 13h
$848–1,225
Drive, car train
1. Drive from East London to Moltenocar
2. Take the car train from Molteno to Germistoncartrain
3. Drive from Germiston to Addis Ababacar
3d 19h
$755–1,184

East London (ELS) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) flights

10Weekly Planes

10h 51mAverage Duration

$518Cheapest Price

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Distance: 4,832.4 km
Duration: 10h

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

CemAir, Ethiopian Airlines, and two other airlines fly from East London (ELS) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from East London Stn to Addis Ababa via Johannesburg, Park Station, Cbd, Johannesburg, Dar Es Salaam, Dar es Salaam, Nairobi, Koja, Eastleigh Terminal, and Nairobi in around 5d 21h.

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