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How to get fromEthiopia to Zambiaby plane, bus, train, taxi, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Ethiopia to Zambia by plane, bus, train, taxi, or car

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  1. Fly Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport to Lusaka

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    1. Fly from Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport (DIR) to Lusaka (LUN)plane plane DIR - LUN
    7h 22m
    $388–1,149

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Addis Ababa to Nairobibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nairobi to Ubungo Intl Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal to Intercity Bus Terminusbus bus
    2d 17h
    $117–166

  3. Bus, train, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Addis Ababa to Nairobibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nairobi to Dar es Salaambus bus
    3. Take the train from Dar es salaam to New Kapiri Mposhitrain train
    4. Take the taxi from New Kapiri Mposhi to Kabwetaxi taxi
    5. Take the train from Kabwe to Lusakatrain train
    3d 20h
    $194–260

  4. Drive 3,778.6 km

    1. Drive from Addis Ababa to Lusakacar car 3,778.6 km
    2d 11h
    $555–801

  5. Fly Awassa Airport to Lusaka

    1. Fly from Awassa Airport (AWA) to Lusaka (LUN)plane plane AWA - LUN
    8h 55m
    $461–1,354

  6. Fly Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Lusaka

    1. Fly from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Lusaka (LUN)plane plane ADD - LUN
    7h 21m
    $345–885

  7. Fly Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Ndola

    1. Fly from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Ndola (NLA)plane plane ADD - NLA
    7h 3m
    $406–1,225

Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport (DIR) to Lusaka (LUN) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration9h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$353Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,170.6 km
  • Duration: 7h 22m

What companies run services between Ethiopia and Zambia?

Ethiopian Airlines flies from Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport (DIR) to Lusaka (LUN) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Addis Ababa to Intercity Bus Terminus via Nairobi, Eastleigh Terminal, Koja, Nairobi, and Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal in around 2d 17h.

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