There are 8 ways to get from Ethiopia to Kenya by plane, bus, or car
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Fly Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport to Nairobi
best- Fly from Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport (DIR) to Nairobi (NBO)plane DIR - NBO
6h 25m$419–710Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Addis Ababa to Nairobibus
21h 29m$59–73Drive 1,399.9 km
- Drive from Addis Ababa to Nairobicar 1,399.9 km
21h 54m$162–233Fly Awassa Airport to Nairobi
- Fly from Awassa Airport (AWA) to Nairobi (NBO)plane AWA - NBO
7h 53m$312–1,115Fly Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Nairobi
- Fly from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Nairobi (NBO)plane ADD - NBO
5h 48m$331–599Fly 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$276–796Fly 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$352–1,000
Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport (DIR) 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 21h 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 21h 29m.
The distance between Ethiopia and Kenya is 1362 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 21h 29m and costs $55 - $75.
It takes approximately 6h 25m to get from Ethiopia to Kenya, including transfers.
Ethiopia to Kenya bus services, operated by Abyssinia Luxury, depart from Addis Ababa station.
The best way to get from Ethiopia to Kenya is to fly which takes 6h 25m and costs $410 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $75 and takes 21h 29m.
Ethiopia to Kenya bus services, operated by Abyssinia Luxury, 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 Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport (DIR) to Nairobi (NBO) 4 times a day. Alternatively, Abyssinia Luxury operates a bus from Addis Ababa to Nairobi once daily. Tickets cost $55–75 and the journey takes 21h.
- Website
- ethiopianairlines.com
Flights from Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport to Nairobi via Addis Ababa Bole International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $410–700
Flights from Awassa Airport to Nairobi via Addis Ababa Bole International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $300–1,100
Flights from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $380–700
Flights from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Mombasa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–470
- Website
- kenya-airways.com
Flights from Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport to Nairobi via Addis Ababa Bole International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $260–800
Flights from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $300–650
Flights from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Mombasa via Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–340
Flights from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Kisumu International Airport via Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–950
Flights from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Eldoret International Airport via Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $320–1,200
- 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
- $260–950
Flights from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Eldoret International Airport via Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $320–1,200
- 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
- $260–950
- Website
- Abyssinia Luxury
Bus from Addis Ababa to Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 21h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–75
- Schedules at
- Abyssinia Luxury
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