There are 6 ways to get from Kenya to Ethiopia by plane, bus, or car
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Fly from Mombasa
best- Fly from Mombasa (MBA) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)plane MBA - ADD
3h 35m$220–494Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Nairobi to Addis Abababus
25h 24m$55–75Drive 1,400.3 km
- Drive from Nairobi to Addis Ababacar 1,400.3 km
21h 57m$220–317Fly from Kisumu International Airport
- Fly from Kisumu International Airport (KIS) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)plane KIS - ADD
4h 45m$294–867Fly from Eldoret International Airport
- Fly from Eldoret International Airport (EDL) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)plane EDL - ADD
6h 23m$423–1,239Fly from Nairobi
- Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)plane NBO - ADD
5h 42m$351–651
Mombasa (MBA) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kenya to Ethiopia is to bus which costs $55 - $80 and takes 25h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Kenya to Ethiopia is to fly which takes 3h 35m and costs $220 - $500.
No, there is no direct bus from Kenya to Ethiopia. However, there are services departing from Koja and arriving at Addis Ababa via Nairobi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 24m.
The distance between Kenya and Ethiopia is 1467 km. The road distance is 1400.3 km.
The best way to get from Kenya to Ethiopia without a car is to bus which takes 25h 24m and costs $55 - $80.
It takes approximately 3h 35m to get from Kenya to Ethiopia, including transfers.
Kenya to Ethiopia bus services, operated by Abyssinia Luxury Coach, depart from Nairobi station.
The best way to get from Kenya to Ethiopia is to fly which takes 3h 35m and costs $220 - $500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $80 and takes 25h 24m.
Kenya to Ethiopia bus services, operated by Abyssinia Luxury Coach, arrive at Addis Ababa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kenya to Ethiopia is 1400 km. It takes approximately 21h 57m to drive from Kenya to Ethiopia.
What companies run services between Kenya and Ethiopia?
Ethiopian Airlines and Kenya Airways fly from Mombasa (MBA) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) twice daily. Alternatively, Abyssinia Luxury Coach operates a bus from Nairobi to Addis Ababa once daily. Tickets cost $55–75 and the journey takes 24h.
- Website
- ethiopianairlines.com
Flights from Mombasa to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–950
Flights from Kisumu International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport via Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $260–1,000
Flights from Kisumu International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport via Entebbe
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–1,000
Flights from Kisumu International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport via Mombasa
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $290–1,100
Flights from Eldoret International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport via Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $360–1,400
Flights from Eldoret International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport via Kisumu International Airport, Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $370–1,400
Flights from Nairobi to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $390–700
- Website
- kenya-airways.com
Flights from Mombasa to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport via Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–330
Flights from Kisumu International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport via Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $280–850
Flights from Eldoret International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport via Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $390–1,200
Flights from Nairobi to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Sunday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $310–650
- Phone
- 0718 034 035
- Website
- abyssinialuxurycoachs.com
Bus from Nairobi to Addis Ababa
- Ave. Duration
- 24h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–75
- Schedules at
- abyssinialuxurycoachs.com
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