There are 8 ways to get from Ethiopia to Rwanda by plane, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport to Kigali International Airport
best- Fly from Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport (DIR) to Kigali International Airport (KGL)plane DIR - KGL
6h 47m$309–1,110Bus
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 Awassa Airport to Kigali International Airport
- Fly from Awassa Airport (AWA) to Kigali International Airport (KGL)plane AWA - KGL
8h 15m$362–1,315Fly Mek'Ele Airport to Kigali International Airport
- Fly from Mek'Ele Airport (MQX) to Kigali International Airport (KGL)plane MQX - KGL
8h 2m$415–1,529Fly Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Kigali International Airport
- Fly from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Kigali International Airport (KGL)plane ADD - KGL
6h 11m$381–627Fly Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Kamembe International Airport
- Fly from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Kamembe International Airport (KME)plane ADD - KME
12h 17m$382–1,389Bus via Kigali
- Take the bus from Addis Ababa to Nairobibus
- Take the bus from Nairobi to Kigalibus
47h 23m$121–139
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 Rwanda is to bus which costs $100 - $150 and takes 46h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Ethiopia to Rwanda is to fly which takes 6h 11m and costs $380 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Ethiopia to Rwanda. 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 Rwanda is 1844 km. The road distance is 1978.9 km.
The best way to get from Ethiopia to Rwanda without a car is to bus which takes 46h 36m and costs $100 - $150.
It takes approximately 6h 47m to get from Ethiopia to Rwanda, including transfers.
Ethiopia to Rwanda bus services, operated by Abyssinia Luxury Coach, depart from Addis Ababa station.
The best way to get from Ethiopia to Rwanda is to fly which takes 6h 47m and costs $300 - $1,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $150 and takes 46h 36m.
Ethiopia to Rwanda bus services, operated by Abyssinia Luxury Coach, arrive at Nairobi station.
Rwanda is 1h behind Ethiopia. It is currently 4:37 AM in Ethiopia and 3:37 AM in Rwanda.
What companies run services between Ethiopia and 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
- $300–1,100
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
- $390–1,500
Flights from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Kigali International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $280–1,100
- Website
- rwandair.com
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 Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Kamembe International Airport via Kigali International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 30m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $380–1,400
Flights from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Kamembe International Airport via Nairobi, Kigali International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 20m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $400–1,500
- 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
- $310–900
- 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
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Ethiopia to Rwanda is 1979 km. It takes approximately 34h 59m to drive from Ethiopia to Rwanda.
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