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How to get fromEthiopia to Durbanby plane, bus (Greyhound), or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Ethiopia to Durban by plane, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly from Awassa Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Awassa Airport (AWA) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR)plane plane AWA - DUR
    14h 40m
    R 8,385–24,449

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    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 Dar Es Salaam to Johannesburgbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Durban Bus Stnbus bus
    5d 14h
    R 4,537–6,660

  3. Drive 5,674.3 km

    1. Drive from Addis Ababa to Durbancar car 5,674.3 km
    3d 9h
    R 12,810–18,503

  4. Fly from Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport

    1. Fly from Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport (DIR) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR)plane plane DIR - DUR
    11h 27m
    R 6,822–19,374

  5. Fly from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport

    1. Fly from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR)plane plane ADD - DUR
    12h 11m
    R 6,733–18,450

Awassa Airport (AWA) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR) flights

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration14h 6mAverage Duration
TicketR 8,349Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,191.9 km
  • Duration: 14h 40m

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

Ethiopian Airlines, South African Airways, and Global Aviation fly from Awassa Airport (AWA) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Addis Ababa to Durban Bus Stn via Nairobi, Eastleigh Terminal, Koja, Nairobi, Dar es Salaam, Dar Es Salaam, Johannesburg, Cbd, and Johannesburg in around 5d 14h.

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