Rome2Rio

How to get fromEthiopia to Bulawayoby plane, bus, or car

Find Transport to Bulawayo

See all options

There are 7 ways to get from Ethiopia to Bulawayo by plane, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly from Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport (DIR) to Bulawayo (BUQ)plane plane DIR - BUQ
    12h 11m
    $456–1,444

  2. Bus via Nairobi

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Addis Ababa to Nairobibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nairobi to Ubungo Intl Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal to RoadPortbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Harare to Bulawayobus bus
    3d 11h
    $159–229

  3. Drive  4,452 km

    1. Drive from Addis Ababa to Bulawayocar car 4,452 km
    2d 20h
    $814–1,175

  4. Fly from Awassa Airport

    1. Fly from Awassa Airport (AWA) to Bulawayo (BUQ)plane plane AWA - BUQ
    13h 34m
    $529–1,749

  5. Fly from Mek'Ele Airport

    1. Fly from Mek'Ele Airport (MQX) to Bulawayo (BUQ)plane plane MQX - BUQ
    13h 21m
    $442–1,363

  6. Fly from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport

    1. Fly from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Bulawayo (BUQ)plane plane ADD - BUQ
    8h 4m
    $438–1,384

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Addis Ababa to Nairobibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nairobi to Dar es Salaambus bus
    3. Take the bus from Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal to RoadPortbus bus
    4. Take the bus from RoadPort to Inter-City Bus Terminusbus bus
    3d 12h

Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport (DIR) to Bulawayo (BUQ) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration15h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$425Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Ethiopia to Bulawayo.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 3,625.9 km
  • Duration: 12h 11m

What companies run services between Ethiopia and Bulawayo, Zimbabwe?

Ethiopian Airlines and Fastjet fly from Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport (DIR) to Bulawayo (BUQ) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Addis Ababa to Bulawayo via Nairobi, Eastleigh Terminal, Koja, Nairobi, Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal, RoadPort, and Harare in around 3d 11h.

Airlines
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Travelling around the UAE, Which London airport should I choose?, and Is ride-sharing platform BlaBlaCar right for you? - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Booking & Getting There