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How to get fromEthiopia to Eastern Africaby plane, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Ethiopia to Eastern Africa by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport, Matatu

    best
    1. Fly from Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport (DIR) to Nairobi (NBO)plane plane DIR - NBO
    2. Take the bus from Nairobi to Naivashabus bus
    8h 54m
    $325–853

  2. Bus, Matatu

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Addis Ababa to Nairobibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nairobi to Naivashabus bus
    24h 17m
    $125–167

  3. Drive 1,341.8 km

    1. Drive from Addis Ababa to Eastern Africacar car 1,341.8 km
    21h 56m
    $155–224

  4. Fly from Awassa Airport, Matatu

    1. Fly from Awassa Airport (AWA) to Nairobi (NBO)plane plane AWA - NBO
    2. Take the bus from Nairobi to Naivashabus bus
    7h 57m
    $388–1,008

  5. Fly from Mek'Ele Airport, Matatu

    1. Fly from Mek'Ele Airport (MQX) to Nairobi (NBO)plane plane MQX - NBO
    2. Take the bus from Nairobi to Naivashabus bus
    8h 29m
    $341–872

  6. Fly from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, Matatu

    1. Fly from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Nairobi (NBO)plane plane ADD - NBO
    2. Take the bus from Nairobi to Naivashabus bus
    8h 33m
    $393–667

Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport (DIR) to Nairobi (NBO) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration5h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$258Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,484.6 km
  • Duration: 8h 54m

What companies run services between Ethiopia and Eastern Africa, Kenya?

You can take a bus from Addis Ababa to Eastern Africa via Nairobi, Eastleigh Terminal, Koja, Nairobi, and Naivasha in around 24h 17m.

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