There are 4 ways to get from Kigali Airport (KGL) to Addis Ababa by plane, bus, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)plane KGL - ADD
3h 18m$370–550Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kigali to Nairobibus
- Take the bus from Nairobi to Addis Abababus
44h 9m$106–126Drive 1,982.3 km
- Drive from Kigali Airport (KGL) to Addis Ababacar 1,982.3 km
35h 7m$256–369Bus via Nyabugogo Bus Park
- Take the bus from Nyabugogo Bus Park to Duruma Rdbus
- Take the bus from Nairobi to Addis Abababus
45h 4m$107–157
Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kigali Airport (KGL) to Addis Ababa is to bus which costs $100 - $130 and takes 44h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Kigali Airport (KGL) to Addis Ababa is to fly which takes 3h 18m and costs $370 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Kigali Airport (KGL) to Addis Ababa. However, there are services departing from Kigali and arriving at Addis Ababa via Koja and Nairobi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 44h 9m.
The distance between Kigali Airport (KGL) and Addis Ababa is 1558 km. The road distance is 1982.3 km.
The best way to get from Kigali Airport (KGL) to Addis Ababa without a car is to bus which takes 44h 9m and costs $100 - $130.
It takes approximately 3h 18m to get from Kigali Airport (KGL) to Addis Ababa, including transfers.
Kigali Airport (KGL) to Addis Ababa bus services, operated by Simba Coach, depart from Kigali station.
The best way to get from Kigali Airport (KGL) to Addis Ababa is to fly which takes 3h 18m and costs $370 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $130 and takes 44h 9m.
Kigali Airport (KGL) to Addis Ababa bus services, operated by Simba Coach, arrive at Nairobi station.
Addis Ababa is 1h ahead of Kigali Airport (KGL). It is currently 5:30 PM in Kigali Airport (KGL) and 6:30 PM in Addis Ababa.
What companies run services between Kigali Airport (KGL), Rwanda and Addis Ababa, Ethiopia?
Ethiopian Airlines and Kenya Airways fly from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kigali to Addis Ababa via Nairobi, Koja, Eastleigh Terminal, and Nairobi in around 44h 9m.
- Website
- ethiopianairlines.com
Flights from Kigali International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $270–950
- Website
- kenya-airways.com
Flights from Kigali International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport via Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $270–800
- Phone
- 0707 471111
Bus from Kigali to Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $51
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
- Website
- abyssinialuxurycoach.com
Bus from Nairobi to Addis Ababa
- Ave. Duration
- 21h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–75
- Schedules at
- abyssinialuxurycoach.com
Bus from Nairobi to Addis Ababa
- Ave. Duration
- 21h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–75
- Schedules at
- abyssinialuxurycoach.com
- Phone
- +250 788 314 935
- Website
- trinityexpress.rw
Bus from Nyabugogo Bus Park to Duruma Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 21h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–80
- Schedules at
- trinityexpress.rw
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Kigali Airport (KGL) to Addis Ababa is 1982 km. It takes approximately 35h 7m to drive from Kigali Airport (KGL) to Addis Ababa.
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