What is the cheapest way to get from Gulu to Addis Ababa?

The cheapest way to get from Gulu to Addis Ababa is to bus which costs $95 - $130 and takes 47h 53m.

What is the fastest way to get from Gulu to Addis Ababa?

The fastest way to get from Gulu to Addis Ababa is to drive and bus and fly which takes 10h 31m and costs $480 - $700.

Is there a direct bus between Gulu and Addis Ababa?

No, there is no direct bus from Gulu to Addis Ababa. However, there are services departing from Gulu and arriving at Addis Ababa via Petro Fuel Station, Kampala, Koja and Nairobi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 46h 7m.

How far is it from Gulu to Addis Ababa?

The distance between Gulu and Addis Ababa is 1227 km. The road distance is 1355.1 km.

How do I travel from Gulu to Addis Ababa without a car?

The best way to get from Gulu to Addis Ababa without a car is to bus via Kampala which takes 46h 7m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Gulu to Addis Ababa?

It takes approximately 10h 31m to get from Gulu to Addis Ababa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gulu to Addis Ababa bus from?

Gulu to Addis Ababa bus services, operated by Friends Coach, depart from Gulu station.

Where does the Gulu to Addis Ababa bus arrive?

Gulu to Addis Ababa bus services, operated by Friends Coach, arrive at Kampala station.

Can I drive from Gulu to Addis Ababa?

Yes, the driving distance between Gulu to Addis Ababa is 1355 km. It takes approximately 26h 18m to drive from Gulu to Addis Ababa.

Where can I stay near Addis Ababa?

There are 351+ hotels available in Addis Ababa.

Gulu to Addis Ababa - 7 ways to travel via car, bus, plane, and taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from Gulu to Addis Ababa by car, bus, plane, or taxi

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Drive, bus to Juba Airport, fly
best
1. Drive from Gulu to Nimulecar
2. Take the bus from Nimule to Kampala Stnbus
3. Fly from Juba Airport (JUB) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)plane JUB - ADD
10h 31m
$483–658
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Gulu to Kampalabus
2. Take the bus from Kampala to Nairobibus
3. Take the bus from Nairobi to Addis Abababus
47h 53m
$96–128
Bus via Kampala
1. Take the bus from Gulu to Kampalabus
2. Take the bus from Kampala to Nairobibus
3. Take the bus from Nairobi to Addis Abababus
46h 7m
Drive 1,355.1 km
1. Drive from Gulu to Addis Ababacar 1,355.1 km
26h 18m
$203–293
Bus to Entebbe, fly
1. Take the bus from Gulu to Kampalabus
2. Fly from Entebbe (EBB) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)plane EBB - ADD
15h 5m
$298–498
Taxi to Arua, fly
1. Take the taxi from Gulu to Arua (RUA)taxi
2. Fly from Arua (RUA) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)plane RUA - ADD
12h 44m
$425–1,010
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Gulu to Kampalabus
2. Take the bus from Kampala to Nairobibus
3. Take the bus from Nairobi to Addis Abababus
2d 1h
$105–125

Juba Airport (JUB) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) flights

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Distance: 1,226.9 km
Duration: 10h 31m

What companies run services between Gulu, Uganda and Addis Ababa, Ethiopia?

You can take a bus from Gulu to Addis Ababa via Kampala, Petro Fuel Station, Shree Gopal Limited, Kampala, Nairobi, Koja, Eastleigh Terminal, and Nairobi in around 46h 7m.

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