There are 7 ways to get from Ethiopia to South Sudan by plane, bus, or car
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Fly from Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport
best- Fly from Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport (DIR) to Juba Airport (JUB)plane DIR - JUB
6h 56m$356–1,219Drive 1,359.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Addis Ababa to Jubacar 1,359.6 km
27h 39m$87–126Bus
- Take the bus from Addis Ababa to Nairobibus
- Take the bus from Nairobi to Jubabus
31h 36m$1,968–2,486Fly from Awassa Airport
- Fly from Awassa Airport (AWA) to Juba Airport (JUB)plane AWA - JUB
6h 49m$429–1,524Fly from Mek'Ele Airport
- Fly from Mek'Ele Airport (MQX) to Juba Airport (JUB)plane MQX - JUB
7h 1m$372–1,238Fly from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport
- Fly from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Juba Airport (JUB)plane ADD - JUB
5h$374–612Bus via Kampala Stn
- Take the bus from Addis Ababa to Nairobibus
- Take the bus from Duruma Rd to Kampala Stnbus
43h 48m$103–167
Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport (DIR) to Juba Airport (JUB) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ethiopia to South Sudan is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 27h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Ethiopia to South Sudan is to fly which takes 5h and costs $370 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Ethiopia to South Sudan. However, there are services departing from Addis Ababa and arriving at Juba via Eastleigh Terminal and Nairobi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 36m.
The distance between Ethiopia and South Sudan is 1256 km. The road distance is 1359.6 km.
The best way to get from Ethiopia to South Sudan without a car is to bus which takes 31h 36m and costs $1,900 - $2,500.
It takes approximately 6h 56m to get from Ethiopia to South Sudan, including transfers.
Ethiopia to South Sudan bus services, operated by Abyssinia Luxury, depart from Addis Ababa station.
The best way to get from Ethiopia to South Sudan is to fly which takes 6h 56m and costs $350 - $1,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $1,900 - $2,500 and takes 31h 36m.
Ethiopia to South Sudan bus services, operated by Abyssinia Luxury, arrive at Nairobi station.
South Sudan is 1h behind Ethiopia. It is currently 4:15 AM in Ethiopia and 3:15 AM in South Sudan.
What companies run services between Ethiopia and South Sudan?
Ethiopian Airlines flies from Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport (DIR) to Juba Airport (JUB) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Addis Ababa to Juba via Nairobi, Eastleigh Terminal, Koja, Nairobi, and Juba in around 31h 36m.
- Website
- ethiopianairlines.com
Flights from Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport to Juba Airport via Addis Ababa Bole International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $340–1,200
Flights from Awassa Airport to Juba Airport via Addis Ababa Bole International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $410–1,500
Flights from Mek'Ele Airport to Juba Airport via Addis Ababa Bole International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $340–1,200
Flights from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Juba Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $380–600
- 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
- Phone
- 256 780 445 860
- Website
- bebetocoachonline.com
Bus from Nairobi to Juba
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $1,900–2,400
- Schedules at
- bebetocoachservice.com
- Phone
- +250 788 314 935
- Website
- trinityexpress.rw
Bus from Duruma Rd to Kampala Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 21h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Schedules at
- trinityexpress.rw
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Ethiopia to South Sudan is 1360 km. It takes approximately 27h 39m to drive from Ethiopia to South Sudan.
There are 26+ hotels available in South Sudan.



