There are 6 ways to get from Ethiopia to Namibia by plane, bus, or car
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Fly Awassa Airport to Windhoek International Airport
best- Fly from Awassa Airport (AWA) to Windhoek International Airport (WDH)plane AWA - WDH
21h 39m$474–1,430Bus via Lusaka
cheapest- Take the bus from Addis Ababa to Nairobibus
- Take the bus from Nairobi to Ubungo Intl Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal to Intercity Bus Terminusbus
- Take the bus from Lusaka to Katima Mulilobus
- Take the bus from Katima Mulilo to Windhoekbus
3d 16h$212–275Drive 5,639.3 km
- Drive from Addis Ababa to Windhoekcar 5,639.3 km
3d 8h$655–946Fly Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Windhoek International Airport
- Fly from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Windhoek International Airport (WDH)plane ADD - WDH
9h 45m$370–1,099Fly Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport, bus
- Fly from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport (LVI)plane ADD - LVI
- Take the bus from Livingstone to Katima Mulilobus
15h 54m$698–917Bus
- Take the bus from Addis Ababa to Nairobibus
- Take the bus from Nairobi to Dar es Salaambus
- Take the bus from Dar Es Salaam to Johannesburgbus
- Take the bus from Johannesburg to Windhoekbus
6d 7h$348–485
Awassa Airport (AWA) to Windhoek International Airport (WDH) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ethiopia to Namibia is to bus via Lusaka which costs $210 - $280 and takes 3 days 16h.
The fastest way to get from Ethiopia to Namibia is to fly which takes 9h 45m and costs $370 - $1,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Ethiopia to Namibia. However, there are services departing from Addis Ababa and arriving at Windhoek via Eastleigh Terminal, Nairobi, Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal, Lusaka and Katima Mulilo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 16h.
The distance between Ethiopia and Namibia is 4052 km. The road distance is 5639.3 km.
The best way to get from Ethiopia to Namibia without a car is to bus via Lusaka which takes 3 days 16h and costs $210 - $280.
It takes approximately 21h 39m to get from Ethiopia to Namibia, including transfers.
Ethiopia to Namibia bus services, operated by Abyssinia Luxury, depart from Addis Ababa station.
The best way to get from Ethiopia to Namibia is to fly which takes 21h 39m and costs $470 - $1,500. Alternatively, you can bus via Lusaka, which costs $210 - $280 and takes 3 days 16h.
Ethiopia to Namibia bus services, operated by Abyssinia Luxury, arrive at Nairobi station.
Namibia is 1h behind Ethiopia. It is currently 8:41 AM in Ethiopia and 7:41 AM in Namibia.
What companies run services between Ethiopia and Namibia?
Ethiopian Airlines flies from Awassa Airport (AWA) to Windhoek International Airport (WDH) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Addis Ababa to Windhoek via Nairobi, Eastleigh Terminal, Koja, Nairobi, Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal, Lusaka, and Katima Mulilo in around 3d 16h.
- Website
- ethiopianairlines.com
Flights from Awassa Airport to Windhoek International Airport via Addis Ababa Bole International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $450–1,400
Flights from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Windhoek International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $350–1,100
Flights from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport via Lusaka
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $420–1,400
- Website
- Abyssinia Luxury
Bus from Addis Ababa to Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 21h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–75
- Schedules at
- 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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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Ethiopia to Namibia is 5639 km. It takes approximately 3 days 8h to drive from Ethiopia to Namibia.
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