There are 8 ways to get from Ethiopia to Rwanda by plane, bus, or car
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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$299–1,010Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Addis Ababa to Nairobibus
- Take the bus from Duruma Rd to Nyabugogo Bus Parkbus
43h 36m$109–154Drive 1,979 km
- Drive from Addis Ababa to Kigalicar 1,979 km
34h 59m$255–368Fly Awassa Airport to Kigali International Airport
- Fly from Awassa Airport (AWA) to Kigali International Airport (KGL)plane AWA - KGL
8h 20m$352–1,215Fly Mek'Ele Airport to Kigali International Airport
- Fly from Mek'Ele Airport (MQX) to Kigali International Airport (KGL)plane MQX - KGL
7h 22m$315–1,029Fly 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$372–553Fly 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 2m$302–800Bus via Kigali
- Take the bus from Addis Ababa to Nairobibus
- Take the bus from Nairobi to Kigalibus
44h 23m$123–141
Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport (DIR) to Kigali International Airport (KGL) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ethiopia to Rwanda is to bus which costs $100 - $160 and takes 43h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Ethiopia to Rwanda is to fly which takes 6h 11m and costs $370 - $600.
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 43h 36m.
The distance between Ethiopia and Rwanda is 1844 km. The road distance is 1979 km.
The best way to get from Ethiopia to Rwanda without a car is to bus which takes 43h 36m and costs $100 - $160.
It takes approximately 6h 47m to get from Ethiopia to Rwanda, including transfers.
Ethiopia to Rwanda bus services, operated by Abyssinia Luxury, depart from Addis Ababa station.
The best way to get from Ethiopia to Rwanda is to fly which takes 6h 47m and costs $290 - $1,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $160 and takes 43h 36m.
Ethiopia to Rwanda bus services, operated by Abyssinia Luxury, arrive at Nairobi station.
Rwanda is 1h behind Ethiopia. It is currently 4:19 AM in Ethiopia and 3:19 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 43h 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
- $290–1,000
Flights from Awassa Airport to Kigali International Airport via Addis Ababa Bole International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $340–1,200
Flights from Mek'Ele Airport to Kigali International Airport via Addis Ababa Bole International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $290–1,000
Flights from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Kigali International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $270–950
- Website
- rwandair.com
Flights from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Kigali International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $270–950
Flights from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Kamembe International Airport via Kigali International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $290–1,000
Flights from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Kamembe International Airport via Nairobi, Kigali International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $310–1,100
- Website
- kenya-airways.com
Flights from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Kigali International Airport via Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 7m
- When
- Monday, Saturday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $280–750
- Website
- abyssinialuxurycoach.com
Bus from Addis Ababa to Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 21h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–75
- Schedules at
- abyssinialuxurycoach.com
Bus from Addis Ababa to Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 21h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–75
- Schedules at
- abyssinialuxurycoach.com
- Phone
- +250 788 314 935
- Website
- trinityexpress.rw
Bus from Duruma Rd to Nyabugogo Bus Park
- Ave. Duration
- 21h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–80
- Schedules at
- trinityexpress.rw
- Phone
- 0707 471111
Bus from Nairobi to Kigali
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $51
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
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More Questions & Answers
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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