There are 6 ways to get from Ethiopia to Zimbabwe 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 from Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport
best- Fly from Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport (DIR) to Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport (HRE)plane DIR - HRE
7h 9m$352–1,126Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Addis Ababa to Nairobibus
- Take the bus from Nairobi to Ubungo Intl Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal to RoadPortbus
3d 4h$136–184Drive 4,013 km
- Drive from Addis Ababa to Hararecar 4,013 km
2d 16h$741–1,070Fly from Awassa Airport
- Fly from Awassa Airport (AWA) to Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport (HRE)plane AWA - HRE
8h 2m$415–1,331Fly from Mek'Ele Airport
- Fly from Mek'Ele Airport (MQX) to Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport (HRE)plane MQX - HRE
7h 49m$338–1,045Fly from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport
- Fly from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport (HRE)plane ADD - HRE
7h 18m$341–918
Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport (DIR) to Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport (HRE) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ethiopia to Zimbabwe is to bus which costs $130 - $190 and takes 3 days 4h.
The fastest way to get from Ethiopia to Zimbabwe is to fly which takes 7h 9m and costs $350 - $1,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Ethiopia to Zimbabwe. However, there are services departing from Addis Ababa and arriving at RoadPort via Eastleigh Terminal, Nairobi and Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 4h.
The distance between Ethiopia and Zimbabwe is 3295 km. The road distance is 4013 km.
The best way to get from Ethiopia to Zimbabwe without a car is to bus which takes 3 days 4h and costs $130 - $190.
It takes approximately 7h 9m to get from Ethiopia to Zimbabwe, including transfers.
Ethiopia to Zimbabwe bus services, operated by Abyssinia Luxury Coach, depart from Addis Ababa station.
The best way to get from Ethiopia to Zimbabwe is to fly which takes 7h 9m and costs $350 - $1,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $190 and takes 3 days 4h.
Ethiopia to Zimbabwe bus services, operated by Abyssinia Luxury Coach, arrive at Nairobi station.
Zimbabwe is 1h behind Ethiopia. It is currently 8:37 PM in Ethiopia and 7:37 PM in Zimbabwe.
What companies run services between Ethiopia and Zimbabwe?
Ethiopian Airlines flies from Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport (DIR) to Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport (HRE) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Addis Ababa to RoadPort via Nairobi, Eastleigh Terminal, Koja, Nairobi, and Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal in around 3d 4h.
- Website
- ethiopianairlines.com
Flights from Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport to Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport via Addis Ababa Bole International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $330–1,100
Flights from Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport to Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport via Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, Lusaka
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $340–1,200
Flights from Awassa Airport to Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport via Addis Ababa Bole International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 20m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $390–1,300
Flights from Awassa Airport to Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport via Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, Lusaka
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 10m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $400–1,300
Flights from Mek'Ele Airport to Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport via Addis Ababa Bole International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $300–1,000
Flights from Mek'Ele Airport to Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport via Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, Lusaka
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 5m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $300–1,000
Flights from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $310–1,100
Flights from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport via Lusaka
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $320–1,100
- Website
- kenya-airways.com
Flights from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport via Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $320–900
- 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
- Phone
- +254 203 555 780
- [email protected]
- Website
- marangushuttles.com
Bus from Nairobi to Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1–35
- Schedules at
- marangu.co.tz
- Book at
- busbora.co.tz
- Phone
- +255 22 213 4567
- [email protected]
- Website
- srclassiccoach.co.tz
Bus from Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal to RoadPort
- Ave. Duration
- 36h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $76
- Schedules at
- srclassiccoach.co.tz
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Yes, the driving distance between Ethiopia to Zimbabwe is 4013 km. It takes approximately 2 days 16h to drive from Ethiopia to Zimbabwe.
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