There are 7 ways to get from Ethiopia to Juba 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.
Fly from Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport
best- Fly from Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport (DIR) to Juba Airport (JUB)plane DIR - JUB
6h 56m$356–1,319Drive 1,359.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Addis Ababa to Jubacar 1,359.4 km
27h 38m$87–126Bus
- Take the bus from Addis Ababa to Nairobibus
- Take the bus from Nairobi to Jubabus
31h 29m$1,959–2,473Fly from Mek'Ele Airport
- Fly from Mek'Ele Airport (MQX) to Juba Airport (JUB)plane MQX - JUB
15h 16m$352–1,238Fly from Awassa Airport
- Fly from Awassa Airport (AWA) to Juba Airport (JUB)plane AWA - JUB
6h 49m$409–1,524Fly from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport
- Fly from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Juba Airport (JUB)plane ADD - JUB
5h$397–532Bus via Kampala Stn
- Take the bus from Addis Ababa to Nairobibus
- Take the bus from Duruma Rd to Kampala Stnbus
43h 48m$103–166
Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport (DIR) to Juba Airport (JUB) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ethiopia to Juba is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 27h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Ethiopia to Juba is to fly which takes 5h and costs $390 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Ethiopia to Juba. However, there are services departing from Addis Ababa and arriving at Juba via Eastleigh Terminal and Nairobi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 29m.
The distance between Ethiopia and Juba is 1256 km. The road distance is 1359.4 km.
The best way to get from Ethiopia to Juba without a car is to bus which takes 31h 29m and costs $1,900 - $2,500.
It takes approximately 6h 56m to get from Ethiopia to Juba, including transfers.
Ethiopia to Juba bus services, operated by Abyssinia Luxury, depart from Addis Ababa station.
The best way to get from Ethiopia to Juba is to fly which takes 6h 56m and costs $350 - $1,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $1,900 - $2,500 and takes 31h 29m.
Ethiopia to Juba bus services, operated by Abyssinia Luxury, arrive at Nairobi station.
Juba is 1h behind Ethiopia. It is currently 1:12 AM in Ethiopia and 12:12 AM in Juba.
What companies run services between Ethiopia and Juba, South Sudan?
Ethiopian Airlines flies from Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport (DIR) to Juba Airport (JUB) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Addis Ababa to Juba via Nairobi, Eastleigh Terminal, Koja, and Nairobi in around 31h 29m.
- Website
- ethiopianairlines.com
Flights from Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport to Juba Airport via Addis Ababa Bole International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $340–1,300
Flights from Mek'Ele Airport to Juba Airport via Addis Ababa Bole International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $320–1,200
Flights from Awassa Airport to Juba Airport via Addis Ababa Bole International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $390–1,500
Flights from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Juba Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $400–600
- Website
- ugandairlines.com
Flights from Mek'Ele Airport to Juba Airport via Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, Entebbe
- Ave. Duration
- 15h
- When
- Tuesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $360–1,300
- Website
- kenya-airways.com
Flights from Mek'Ele Airport to Juba Airport via Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 35m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $380–1,300
- Website
- Abyssinia Luxury
Bus from Addis Ababa to Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 21h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–75
- Schedules at
- Abyssinia Luxury
Bus from Addis Ababa to Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 21h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–75
- Schedules at
- Abyssinia Luxury
- Phone
- 256 780 445 860
- Website
- bebetocoachonline.com
Bus from Nairobi to Juba
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $1,900–2,400
- Schedules at
- bebetocoachservice.com
- Phone
- +250 788 314 935
- Website
- trinityexpress.rw
Bus from Duruma Rd to Kampala Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 21h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Schedules at
- trinityexpress.rw
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Yes, the driving distance between Ethiopia to Juba is 1359 km. It takes approximately 27h 38m to drive from Ethiopia to Juba.
There are 21+ hotels available in Juba.



