There are 8 ways to get from Ethiopia to Kigali by plane, bus, car, or taxi
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 Kigali International Airport (KGL)plane DIR - KGL
6h 47m$309–1,210Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Addis Ababa to Nairobibus
- Take the bus from Duruma Rd to Nyabugogo Bus Parkbus
46h 36m$109–148Drive 1,978.9 km
- Drive from Addis Ababa to Kigalicar 1,978.9 km
34h 59m$355–512Fly from Awassa Airport
- Fly from Awassa Airport (AWA) to Kigali International Airport (KGL)plane AWA - KGL
8h 15m$362–1,315Fly from Mek'Ele Airport
- Fly from Mek'Ele Airport (MQX) to Kigali International Airport (KGL)plane MQX - KGL
8h 2m$295–1,029Fly from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport
- Fly from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Kigali International Airport (KGL)plane ADD - KGL
6h 11m$402–627Taxi to Arba Minch Airport, fly
- Take the taxi from Sodo to Arba Minch Airport (AMH)taxi
- Fly from Arba Minch Airport (AMH) to Kigali International Airport (KGL)plane AMH - KGL
9h 59m$332–1,085Bus via Kigali Airport
- Take the bus from Addis Ababa to Nairobibus
- Take the bus from Nairobi to Kigalibus
2d$118–134
Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport (DIR) to Kigali International Airport (KGL) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ethiopia to Kigali is to bus which costs $100 - $150 and takes 46h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Ethiopia to Kigali is to fly which takes 6h 11m and costs $400 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Ethiopia to Kigali. However, there are services departing from Addis Ababa and arriving at Nyabugogo Bus Park via Eastleigh Terminal and Duruma Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 46h 36m.
The distance between Ethiopia and Kigali is 1844 km. The road distance is 1978.9 km.
The best way to get from Ethiopia to Kigali without a car is to bus which takes 46h 36m and costs $100 - $150.
It takes approximately 6h 47m to get from Ethiopia to Kigali, including transfers.
Ethiopia to Kigali bus services, operated by Abyssinia Luxury Coach, depart from Addis Ababa station.
The best way to get from Ethiopia to Kigali is to fly which takes 6h 47m and costs $300 - $1,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $150 and takes 46h 36m.
Ethiopia to Kigali bus services, operated by Abyssinia Luxury Coach, arrive at Nairobi station.
Kigali is 1h behind Ethiopia. It is currently 1:16 AM in Ethiopia and 12:16 AM in Kigali.
What companies run services between Ethiopia and Kigali, Rwanda?
Ethiopian Airlines flies from Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport (DIR) to Kigali International Airport (KGL) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Addis Ababa to Nyabugogo Bus Park via Nairobi, Eastleigh Terminal, Koja, and Duruma Rd in around 46h 36m.
- Website
- ethiopianairlines.com
Flights from Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport to Kigali International Airport via Addis Ababa Bole International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $300–1,200
Flights from Awassa Airport to Kigali International Airport via Addis Ababa Bole International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $350–1,300
Flights from Mek'Ele Airport to Kigali International Airport via Addis Ababa Bole International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $270–1,000
Flights from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Kigali International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $280–1,100
Flights from Arba Minch Airport to Kigali International Airport via Addis Ababa Bole International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–1,000
- Website
- kenya-airways.com
Flights from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Kigali International Airport via Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $320–950
- 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
Bus from Addis Ababa to Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 24h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–75
- Schedules at
- abyssinialuxurycoachs.com
- Phone
- +250 788 314 935
- Website
- trinityexpress.rw
Bus from Duruma Rd to Nyabugogo Bus Park
- Ave. Duration
- 21h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Schedules at
- trinityexpress.rw
- Phone
- 0707 471111
Bus from Nairobi to Kigali
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Estimated price
- $70–85
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Ethiopia to Kigali is 1979 km. It takes approximately 34h 59m to drive from Ethiopia to Kigali.
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