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How to get fromEthiopia to Rwandaby plane, bus, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Ethiopia to Rwanda by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport to Kigali International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport (DIR) to Kigali International Airport (KGL)plane plane DIR - KGL
    6h 47m
    $279–1,010

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Addis Ababa to Nairobibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Duruma Rd to Nyabugogo Bus Parkbus bus
    43h 36m
    $109–148

  3. Drive  1,979 km

    1. Drive from Addis Ababa to Kigalicar car 1,979 km
    34h 59m
    $255–368

  4. Fly Awassa Airport to Kigali International Airport

    1. Fly from Awassa Airport (AWA) to Kigali International Airport (KGL)plane plane AWA - KGL
    8h 20m
    $332–1,215

  5. Fly Mek'Ele Airport to Kigali International Airport

    1. Fly from Mek'Ele Airport (MQX) to Kigali International Airport (KGL)plane plane MQX - KGL
    7h 22m
    $295–1,029

  6. Fly Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Kigali International Airport

    1. Fly from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Kigali International Airport (KGL)plane plane ADD - KGL
    6h 11m
    $282–809

  7. Fly Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Kamembe International Airport

    1. Fly from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Kamembe International Airport (KME)plane plane ADD - KME
    12h 2m
    $261–746

  8. Bus via Kigali

    1. Take the bus from Addis Ababa to Nairobibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nairobi to Kigalibus bus
    44h 23m
    $123–140

Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport (DIR) to Kigali International Airport (KGL) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration6h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$271Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,844.3 km
  • Duration: 6h 47m

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 43h 36m.

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