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How to get fromKenya to Ethiopiaby plane, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Kenya to Ethiopia by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Mombasa

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    1. Fly from Mombasa (MBA) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)plane plane MBA - ADD
    3h 35m
    $220–494

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Nairobi to Addis Abababus bus
    22h 24m
    $55–75

  3. Drive  1,400 km

    1. Drive from Nairobi to Addis Ababacar car 1,400 km
    21h 58m
    $162–233

  4. Fly from Kisumu International Airport

    1. Fly from Kisumu International Airport (KIS) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)plane plane KIS - ADD
    4h 50m
    $274–817

  5. Fly from Eldoret International Airport

    1. Fly from Eldoret International Airport (EDL) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)plane plane EDL - ADD
    6h 38m
    $373–1,139

  6. Fly from Nairobi

    1. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)plane plane NBO - ADD
    5h 42m
    $331–601

Mombasa (MBA) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) flights

Calendar18Weekly Planes
Duration3h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$160Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,466.7 km
  • Duration: 3h 35m

What companies run services between Kenya and Ethiopia?

Ethiopian Airlines and Kenya Airways fly from Mombasa (MBA) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Abyssinia Luxury operates a bus from Nairobi to Addis Ababa once daily. Tickets cost $55–75 and the journey takes 21h.

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