There are 7 ways to get from Ethiopia to Zimbabwe by plane, bus, or car
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Fly Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport to Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport
best- Fly from Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport (DIR) to Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport (HRE)plane DIR - HRE
7h 9m$342–1,126Bus
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 1h$136–184Drive 4,012.8 km
- Drive from Addis Ababa to Hararecar 4,012.8 km
2d 16h$734–1,059Fly Awassa Airport to Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport
- Fly from Awassa Airport (AWA) to Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport (HRE)plane AWA - HRE
8h 2m$385–1,231Fly Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport
- Fly from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport (HRE)plane ADD - HRE
7h 18m$321–885Fly Mek'Ele Airport to Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport
- Fly from Mek'Ele Airport (MQX) to Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport (HRE)plane MQX - HRE
9h 29m$328–995Fly Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Bulawayo
- Fly from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Bulawayo (BUQ)plane ADD - BUQ
8h 4m$440–1,371
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 1h.
The fastest way to get from Ethiopia to Zimbabwe is to fly which takes 7h 9m and costs $340 - $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 1h.
The distance between Ethiopia and Zimbabwe is 3295 km. The road distance is 4012.8 km.
The best way to get from Ethiopia to Zimbabwe without a car is to bus which takes 3 days 1h 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 $340 - $1,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $190 and takes 3 days 1h.
Ethiopia to Zimbabwe bus services, operated by Abyssinia Luxury Coach, arrive at Nairobi station.
Zimbabwe is 1h behind Ethiopia. It is currently 6:43 PM in Ethiopia and 5:43 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 1h.
- 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
- 8h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $320–1,100
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
- $320–1,100
Flights from Awassa Airport to Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport via Addis Ababa Bole International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $360–1,200
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
- $370–1,200
Flights from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $300–1,000
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
- $310–1,100
Flights from Mek'Ele Airport to Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport via Addis Ababa Bole International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $290–950
Flights from Mek'Ele Airport to Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport via Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, Lusaka
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 45m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $300–1,000
Flights from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Bulawayo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $410–1,400
Flights from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Bulawayo via Ndola
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $410–1,400
- 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, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $300–900
- Phone
- 0718 034 035
- Website
- Abyssinia Luxury Coach
Bus from Addis Ababa to Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 21h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–75
- Schedules at
- Abyssinia Luxury Coach
- 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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Booking & Getting There
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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