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How to get fromLivingstone to Addis Abababy plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Livingstone to Addis Ababa by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly from Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport

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    1. Fly from Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport (LVI) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)plane plane LVI - ADD
    7h 6m
    $659–961

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Livingstone to Lusakabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Intercity Bus Terminus to Ubungo Intl Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal to Nairobibus bus
    4. Take the bus from Nairobi to Addis Abababus bus
    3d 4h
    $131–197

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Livingstone Bus Terminus to Kapiri Mposhibus bus
    2. Take the train from New Kapiri Mposhi to Dar es salaamtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Dar es Salaam to Mombasabus bus
    4. Take the train from Mombasa to Nairobitrain train
    5. Take the bus from Nairobi to Addis Abababus bus
    4d 6h
    $200–354

  4. Drive  4,252.7 km

    1. Drive from Livingstone to Addis Ababacar car 4,252.7 km
    2d 18h
    $624–902

  5. Fly from Victoria Falls Airport

    1. Fly from Victoria Falls Airport (VFA) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)plane plane VFA - ADD
    8h 58m
    $656–809

Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport (LVI) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) flights

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration9h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$461Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,316.7 km
  • Duration: 7h 6m

What companies run services between Livingstone, Zambia and Addis Ababa, Ethiopia?

Zambia Airways, Ethiopian Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport (LVI) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Livingstone to Addis Ababa via Intercity Bus Terminus, Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal, Nairobi, Koja, Eastleigh Terminal, and Nairobi in around 3d 4h.

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