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How to get fromEthiopia to Meruby plane, train, car, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Ethiopia to Meru by plane, train, car, or bus

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  1. Fly from Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport, train, drive

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    1. Fly from Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport (DIR) to Nairobi (NBO)plane plane DIR - NBO
    2. Take the train from Makadara/Mwisho to Karatinatrain train
    3. Drive from Karatina to Merucar car
    13h 55m
    $297–895

  2. Drive  1,178.8 km

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    1. Drive from Addis Ababa to Merucar car 1,178.8 km
    18h 45m
    $136–197

  3. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Addis Ababa to Nairobibus bus
    2. Drive from Sagana to Merucar car
    29h 42m
    $153–196

  4. Fly from Awassa Airport, train, drive

    1. Fly from Awassa Airport (AWA) to Nairobi (NBO)plane plane AWA - NBO
    2. Take the train from Makadara/Mwisho to Karatinatrain train
    3. Drive from Karatina to Merucar car
    15h 38m
    $350–1,050

  5. Fly from Mek'Ele Airport, train, drive

    1. Fly from Mek'Ele Airport (MQX) to Nairobi (NBO)plane plane MQX - NBO
    2. Take the train from Makadara/Mwisho to Karatinatrain train
    3. Drive from Karatina to Merucar car
    15h 25m
    $293–814

  6. Fly from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, train, drive

    1. Fly from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Nairobi (NBO)plane plane ADD - NBO
    2. Take the train from Makadara/Mwisho to Karatinatrain train
    3. Drive from Karatina to Merucar car
    13h 34m
    $372–660

Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport (DIR) to Nairobi (NBO) flights

Calendar18Weekly Planes
Duration5h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$255Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,652.6 km
  • Duration: 13h 55m

What companies run services between Ethiopia and Meru, Kenya?

There is no direct connection from Ethiopia to Meru. However, you can take the taxi to Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport (DIR) airport, fly to Nairobi (NBO), walk to JKIA - Passenger Boarding, take the bus to Total Jogoo Road/Mogas, walk to Makadara/Mwisho, take the train to Karatina, then drive to Meru. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Addis Ababa to Meru via Nairobi, Allsops, Tuskys, Maragua, and Sagana in around 29h 42m.

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