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How to get fromEthiopia to Lusakaby plane, bus, train, taxi, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Ethiopia to Lusaka by plane, bus, train, taxi, or car

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  1. Fly from Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport

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    1. Fly from Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport (DIR) to Lusaka (LUN)plane plane DIR - LUN
    6h 42m
    $378–1,249

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Addis Ababa to Nairobibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nairobi to Ubungo Intl Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal to Intercity Bus Terminusbus bus
    2d 20h
    $117–165

  3. Bus, train, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Addis Ababa to Nairobibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nairobi to Dar es Salaambus bus
    3. Take the train from Dar es salaam to New Kapiri Mposhitrain train
    4. Take the taxi from New Kapiri Mposhi to Kabwetaxi taxi
    5. Take the train from Kabwe to Lusakatrain train
    3d 23h
    $194–258

  4. Drive  3,778.7 km

    1. Drive from Addis Ababa to Lusakacar car 3,778.7 km
    2d 11h
    $555–801

  5. Fly from Awassa Airport

    1. Fly from Awassa Airport (AWA) to Lusaka (LUN)plane plane AWA - LUN
    8h 5m
    $441–1,454

  6. Fly from Mek'Ele Airport

    1. Fly from Mek'Ele Airport (MQX) to Lusaka (LUN)plane plane MQX - LUN
    7h 52m
    $374–1,168

  7. Fly from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport

    1. Fly from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Lusaka (LUN)plane plane ADD - LUN
    7h 21m
    $447–677

  8. Taxi to Arba Minch Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Sodo to Arba Minch Airport (AMH)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Arba Minch Airport (AMH) to Lusaka (LUN)plane plane AMH - LUN
    11h 49m
    $411–1,224

Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport (DIR) to Lusaka (LUN) flights

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration9h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$348Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,170.6 km
  • Duration: 6h 42m

What companies run services between Ethiopia and Lusaka, Zambia?

Ethiopian Airlines flies from Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport (DIR) to Lusaka (LUN) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Addis Ababa to Intercity Bus Terminus via Nairobi, Eastleigh Terminal, Koja, Nairobi, and Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal in around 2d 20h.

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