There are 8 ways to get from Ethiopia to Kenya by plane, bus, or car
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Fly Awassa Airport to Nairobi
best- Fly from Awassa Airport (AWA) to Nairobi (NBO)plane AWA - NBO
7h 53m$332–1,015Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Addis Ababa to Nairobibus
24h 29m$59–73Drive 1,399.9 km
- Drive from Addis Ababa to Nairobicar 1,399.9 km
21h 54m$162–233Fly Awassa Airport to Mombasa
- Fly from Awassa Airport (AWA) to Mombasa (MBA)plane AWA - MBA
7h 47m$381–1,439Fly Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Nairobi
- Fly from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Nairobi (NBO)plane ADD - NBO
5h 48m$354–625Fly Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Mombasa
- Fly from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Mombasa (MBA)plane ADD - MBA
5h 22m$221–488Fly Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Kisumu International Airport
- Fly from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Kisumu International Airport (KIS)plane ADD - KIS
8h 43m$317–905Fly Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Eldoret International Airport
- Fly from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Eldoret International Airport (EDL)plane ADD - EDL
9h 10m$344–960
Awassa Airport (AWA) to Nairobi (NBO) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ethiopia to Kenya is to bus which costs $55 - $75 and takes 24h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Ethiopia to Kenya is to fly which takes 5h 22m and costs $220 - $490.
No, there is no direct bus from Ethiopia to Kenya. However, there are services departing from Addis Ababa and arriving at Koja via Eastleigh Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 29m.
The distance between Ethiopia and Kenya is 978 km. The road distance is 1399.9 km.
The best way to get from Ethiopia to Kenya without a car is to bus which takes 24h 29m and costs $55 - $75.
It takes approximately 7h 53m to get from Ethiopia to Kenya, including transfers.
Ethiopia to Kenya bus services, operated by Abyssinia Luxury Coach, depart from Addis Ababa station.
The best way to get from Ethiopia to Kenya is to fly which takes 7h 53m and costs $330 - $1,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $75 and takes 24h 29m.
Ethiopia to Kenya bus services, operated by Abyssinia Luxury Coach, arrive at Nairobi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ethiopia to Kenya is 1400 km. It takes approximately 21h 54m to drive from Ethiopia to Kenya.
What companies run services between Ethiopia and Kenya?
Ethiopian Airlines and Kenya Airways fly from Awassa Airport (AWA) to Nairobi (NBO) twice daily. Alternatively, Abyssinia Luxury Coach operates a bus from Addis Ababa to Nairobi once daily. Tickets cost $55–75 and the journey takes 24h.
- Website
- kenya-airways.com
Flights from Awassa Airport to Nairobi via Addis Ababa Bole International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $320–1,000
Flights from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Sunday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $380–650
Flights from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Mombasa via Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Sunday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $160–330
Flights from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Kisumu International Airport via Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $270–1,100
Flights from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Kisumu International Airport via Mombasa, Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $300–1,100
Flights from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Eldoret International Airport via Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $280–1,100
- Website
- ethiopianairlines.com
Flights from Awassa Airport to Nairobi via Addis Ababa Bole International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $290–1,200
Flights from Awassa Airport to Mombasa via Addis Ababa Bole International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $350–1,400
Flights from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $390–700
Flights from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Mombasa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $290–1,100
- Website
- jambojet.com
Flights from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Kisumu International Airport via Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $270–1,100
Flights from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Kisumu International Airport via Mombasa, Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $300–1,100
Flights from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Eldoret International Airport via Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $280–1,100
- Website
- flysafarilink.com
Flights from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Kisumu International Airport via Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- When
- Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $270–1,100
- Phone
- 0718 034 035
- Website
- abyssinialuxurycoachs.com
Bus from Addis Ababa to Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 24h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–75
- Schedules at
- abyssinialuxurycoachs.com
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