There are 4 ways to get from Kenya to Ethiopia 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 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
22h 24m$55–75Drive 1,400 km
- Drive from Nairobi to Addis Ababacar 1,400 km
21h 58m$162–233Fly from Nairobi
- Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)plane NBO - ADD
5h 42m$331–601
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 22h 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 22h 24m.
The distance between Kenya and Ethiopia is 1467 km. The road distance is 1400 km.
The best way to get from Kenya to Ethiopia without a car is to bus which takes 22h 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, 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 22h 24m.
Kenya to Ethiopia bus services, operated by Abyssinia Luxury, arrive at Addis Ababa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kenya to Ethiopia is 1400 km. It takes approximately 21h 58m 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 operates a bus from Nairobi to Addis Ababa once daily. Tickets cost $55–75 and the journey takes 21h.
- Website
- ethiopianairlines.com
Flights from Mombasa to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–470
Flights from Nairobi to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $380–700
- Website
- kenya-airways.com
Flights from Mombasa to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport via Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–340
Flights from Nairobi to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $300–650
- Website
- Abyssinia Luxury
Bus from Nairobi to Addis Ababa
- Ave. Duration
- 21h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–75
- Schedules at
- Abyssinia Luxury
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